The funerary church of the monastery of Zica: A contribution to the study of medieval monastic burial in Byzantium and Serbia

Research on the funerary church of the monastery of Zica reveals that it likely formed part of the original monastic complex, dating to the 1220s and losing its function by the fourteenth century. The study compares this site with analogous structures at monasteries like Studenica and Bachkovo, analyzing medieval burial practices in Byzantium and Serbia through surviving typika and regional traditions. By integrating architectural evidence with historical records, the paper provides new insights into the evolution of monastic burial customs during this period.

Popovic, M. (2013). The funerary church of the monastery of Zica: A contribution to the study of medieval monastic burial in Byzantium and Serbia. Starinar, (63), 173–190. https://doi.org/10.2298/sta1363173p