Skrino

Skrino Скрино
Village
Ruen Monastery
Skrino Location of Skrino
Coordinates: 42°11′N 22°57′E
Country	Bulgaria
Province	Kyustendil Province
Municipality	Boboshevo
Area
• Total	15.034 km2 (5.805 sq mi)
Elevation	560 m (1,840 ft)
Population  (2013)
• Total	66
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal Code	2663

Skrino (Bulgarian: Скрино) is a village in the municipality of Boboshevo, Kyustendil Province, western Bulgaria. As of 2013 it has 66 inhabitants.

Geography

The village is located in the Ruen mountain, the northernmost part of the Vlahina mountain range.

History

Skrino is known under the same name since the 9th century, when it was part of the Bulgarian Empire. It is believed to have been the birthplace of Saint John of Rila, the patron of the Bulgarian people. The Ruen Monastery is situated nearby.

Famous people

• Saint John of Rila (c. 878–946)

Honour

Skrino Rocks in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica are named after the village.