On August 9, Archbishop Stefan of the Macedonian and Ohrid Archdiocese officiated a liturgy at the St. Panteleimon Monastery in Nerezi, marking the 860th anniversary of its founding, as reported by the Macedonian Orthodox Church's news portal. Following the liturgy, the monastery hosted a conference organized by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), focusing on the study and preservation of historic churches.

The main church of the St. Panteleimon Monastery, constructed in the 12th century, is one of the oldest in the Skopje region. Seven years ago, the monastic community was reestablished, and restoration efforts are ongoing, with the brotherhood working to revive traditional monastic practices and agriculture within the monastery.

The church was originally built in 1164 by Alexios Komnenos, the son of Theodora (the youngest daughter of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos) and Constantine Angelos. The frescoes of the Nerezi Monastery are considered significant examples of Byzantine art from the Komnenos era. They reflect the complex theological debates of the time, including discussions at the Ecumenical Councils on the indivisible union of Christ's divine and human natures, the unity of the Holy Trinity, and the truth of the Eucharistic sacrifice. The frescoes notably emphasize the Passion of Christ and depictions of the Holy Trinity.