Orah, Macedonia

Orah Орах Suvi Orah
—  Village  —
Church dedicated to Presentation of Virgin Mary in Karpino Monastery
Orah Location within Macedonia
Coordinates: 42°10′15″N 21°57′10″E / 42.17083°N 21.95278°E / 42.17083; 21.95278Coordinates: 42°10′15″N 21°57′10″E / 42.17083°N 21.95278°E / 42.17083; 21.95278
Country	Macedonia
Region	Northeastern statistical region
Municipality	Staro Nagoričane municipality
Highest elevation	617 m (2,024 ft)
Lowest elevation	550 m (1,804 ft)
Population (2002)
– Total	120
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
– Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code
Car plates	KU

Orah or Suvi Orah (Macedonian: Орах) is a village in the Republic of Macedonia administrative located in the Staro Nagoričane municipality near town Kumanovo in the micro-region of Sredorek.

Location

Orah is located on the south slopes of the Mountain Kozjak, some 20 km in distance from the town of Kumanovo 1 km from the magistral road Kumanovo - Kyustendil. Today's few remaining inhabitants are engaged in sheep breeding and farming.

History

The village was first mentioned in 1519 in one Turkish Defter, according to this document the village had 39 households (all Christian, and no Muslim).^[1] In the next census, which is made in 1573 year, its recorded 79 households (all Christian, and one Muslim). At the end of 19th century Оrah is one christian settlement of 760 inhabitants^[2] in Kumanovo Kaza.

At the time of World War I village Orah became the administrative seat of the homonymous municipality, and had a population of 615 residents.^[3].

Landmarks

Church of St.George and St. Nikolas

The most important object near the village Orah is Karpino Monastery with his main monastery church dedicated to Presentation of Virgin Mary, built from the 16th - 17th century.

Another important object is a small rural church dedicated to two saints; St.George and St. Nikolas (village patron), which was probably built in the 17th century (but this is even today not exactly clear).

Events

The most important event that takes place in Karpino Monastery each year is the Karpino Art Colony.

References

1. ^ Sazdo Vasilkov Cesmadziski: Selo Orah - Suv Ora, page. 24 (Macedonian)
2. ^ Васил Кънчов. „Македония. Етнография и статистика“. София, 1900, p. 216.(Bulgarian)
3. ^ Списък на населените места в Македония, Моравско и Одринско, София 1917, p. 31, (Bulgarian)