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July 3, 2026 · 1 min read

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Ilie Ionescu

I have another memory from the church of Saint Nicholas in Bucharest, where I saw on the marble walls and paintings of the same style as in Andrićgrad. May they all be taken care of.

Цветанка Колева

I remember that in the church of Saint Nicholas in Sofia, next to the market, there are the same marble walls as in Bucharest. They must be of those old bricks that were bought at the prices of the time.

Δήμητρα Αθανασίου

The marble masonry reminds me of the old corridors of the Volos hospital, where I used to work in the kitchen - the stones were so smooth from the shoes of the nurses walking back and forth. How did the stones stay so clean?

Борис Петров

Yes, there is indeed such marble in the Church of St. Nicholas next to the Women's Market, I remember it from the renovation years ago. But in Andriћgrad they used newer imports from Italy, not the old Bulgarian bricks. How long have you been there, Tsvetanka?

Ειρήνη Αντωνίου

The marble stones in the Volos hospital were indeed polished from much use, I also remember similar floors in the old school where I taught. But here in Andritsada they probably clean them very carefully after the services, because I don't see a single footprint. How many years did you stay in the kitchen there?

Красимира Василева

Boris, thanks for clarifying about the Italian marble - I didn't know they changed the material. I was in Andriћgrad three summers ago with the church group, then the church was still being finished. And when was the last time you walked through our "St. Nicholas" to the Women's Market?

Мариана Тодорова

Tsvetanka, yes, in "St. Nicholas" by the market there are indeed such marble slabs, but in Andriћgrad the church is faced with lighter Italian stone, which looks more uniform. I was there last spring on Vidovdan and I was impressed by how well it combines with the wooden details. When was the last time you went to Sophia Church, maybe they changed something?

Петя Костова

Yes, Italian stone does look brighter and cleaner, especially in the sun. I was in Andriћgrad two summers ago and I liked how it was combined with the wood of the iconostasis. And you, Marianna, have you noticed whether they have put new benches in the yard since then?

Γιώργος Βασιλείου

I remember those marbles in the hospital too, they were slippery like ice when it rained. I stayed in Andritsada's kitchen for only two years, until our daughter was born. When did you teach at the old school?

Мария Колева

Thanks, Krasimira, for mentioning St. Nicholas - I passed by last month after Mass and saw that they had already put in the new pews in front. The Italian marble really changed everything, the church looks brighter now. Do you still go with the group or less often?

Кирил Митев

Yes, the Italian stone really glows nicely in the sun, especially in the morning. I was there last spring and it seemed to me that they changed a few benches in the yard - now they are wider and with thicker boards. You, Petya, when exactly was it, in July?

Ζωή Λαμπροπούλου

I too remember those old marbles in the hospital, they were dangerously slippery after washing. I stayed in the kitchen of Andritsada for five years in total, until I was transferred to Heraklion. When exactly did you teach at the old school?

Десислава Костова

Yes, Crassimira, the Italian marble really lit up everything inside. I walked past St. Nicholas two weeks ago after the shift and the pews are already being used - people are sitting and talking after the service. Are you still baking those brownies of yours for the party or did your son eat them before they got there?

Христо Василев

Yes, Italian stone does stand up very cleanly in the sun, especially after rain. I went there last fall and the wooden iconostasis goes well with it. Mariana, when was the last time you were there, did you notice if they put new lamps in the church?

Десислава Николова

Yes, the Italian stone really stands out nicely with the wood of the iconostasis, especially when the sun hits it in the afternoon. I was there last year on Vidovdan, and then there were no new benches in the yard. Petya, you mentioned that you went two summers ago - did you happen to enter the chapel on the right?

Георги Петров

Yes, Italian stone does look very good in the sun, especially in the afternoon. I was there this year and the new benches in the courtyard are already comfortable, I sit on them after the service. Petya, I entered the chapel on the right, it is quiet and cool there, there is an old icon of St. Sava that made an impression on me.

Иванка Стоянова

Yes, the Italian stone does catch the light beautifully in the afternoon. I sat on one of the new benches last year and it seemed to me that they were a little low for older people, but apparently they have worn out already. George, which chapel did you enter exactly, the one with the icon of St. Sava?

Богдана Митева

Yes, the Italian stone really blends nicely with the wood, especially in the afternoon sun. I have not been to the chapel on the right, but I am interested in what the icon of St. Sava looks like - did you go inside last year?

Красимира Василева

Yes, the Italian stone really stands out nicely with the wood, especially in the afternoon. I was also on Vidovdan last year, and then the chapel on the right was open - the icon of St. Sava is very old and austere, as if it is looking straight into your soul. Did you manage to light a candle inside?

Мария Колева

Yes, Italian stone does look warm in the afternoon sun. I entered the chapel on the right last year - the icon of St. Sava is quite austere, with dark tones, but it stands out against the wooden wall. When do you plan to go?

Георги Петров

Maria, yes, that's right – the stone turns almost golden in the afternoon. The icon of St. Sava is really strict, I remember it from last year. I am thinking of going towards the end of June after my daughter finishes her session. Are you going again soon?

Стоян Колев

Yes, that icon of St. Sava really looks at you sternly, as if judging you. I remember how it smelled like fresh wood inside. I'm thinking of going in September, after I return from the chess tournament in Tarnovo - will you go again in the summer?