Abstract
The article examines the six parables included in the painted decoration of the Monastery of Decani. The soteriological and eschatological content of the four parables depicted in the parecclesion of Saint Nicholas leads to the conclusion that it was most likely used for memorial services, however its use cannot be specified. The choice of these particular allegorical stories is due to their liturgical importance in the Sabaitic Typikon, which was adopted by the Serbian Church since the early fourteenth century. During this period parables in general are beginning to be included in the iconographic program of Serbian, for the most part, churches.
Highlights
The article examines the six parables included in the painted decoration of the Monastery of Dečani
The soteriological and eschatological content of the four parables depicted in the parecclesion of Saint Nicholas leads to the conclusion that it was most likely used for memorial services, its use cannot be specified
The choice of these particular allegorical stories is due to their liturgical importance in the Sabaitic Typikon, which was adopted by the Serbian Church since the early fourteenth century
Summary
The article examines the six parables included in the painted decoration of the Monastery of Dečani.
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