Obidim Monastery of St. Pantaleon

Obidim Monastery — St. Pantaleon

This small Orthodox church, dedicated to the Great Martyr and healer St. Pantaleon (Panteleimon), lies near the village of Obidim, in a mountain area where the Pirin range meets the Rhodope country, in south-western Bulgaria. It is a modest, secluded place, well suited to prayer and a quiet stop amid nature.

What to see

St. Pantaleon is venerated in Orthodoxy as an unmercenary healer, and churches bearing his name are often places of prayer for health. Here the beauty lies above all in the natural setting — the mountain villages, forests and surrounding panoramas. For confirmed details on the history and age of the church, we recommend checking on site; this information needs verification.

Practical

The church is near the village of Obidim, reached by car on mountain roads; in winter, access may depend on the weather. As a place of worship, dress modestly and keep quiet. Summer and early autumn are loveliest, when the mountain weather is mild. It can be combined with hiking in the Pirin (a UNESCO site) and visits to the towns of Bansko and Razlog, in the same region. The 4.5 rating reflects the appreciation of those who seek out its calm.