Mănăstirea Secu-Neamț – mărturii peste veacuri

Abstract

At a distance of 12 km from the great Stefanian foundation of Neamț is the Secu monastery. This chinovie also knew the hardships that fell on Moldova, but it defeated and remained with its strong foundations deep in the roots and in the past of our people, related to many, rich and impressive events. Through its walls pierced by ramparts, through the massive entrance tower, as well as through the corner ones, through the elegance and fairness of the proportions of the church and other buildings that make up its complex, Secu caught the attention of all visitors from its elevation until today. Between its walls, rulers attacked by foreign armies found shelter, and learned and talented hierarchs like Metropolitan Varlaam found here, in addition to the shelter, the framework conducive to creative work. Secu Monastery, together with the other monuments in Neamț County shows once again the talent of Romanian architects and painters from past centuries. The detailed knowledge of the artistically value and the cultural role played by this important monument of the country is appreciated also as an honour brought to all those who contributed to its elevation, lived in it and contributed to the development of culture and original artistic creation of our people.