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Church Of St Peter And Paul On Outskirts Of Novi Pazar, Serbia.
Church Of St Peter And Paul On Outskirts Of Novi Pazar, Serbia.
Church Of St Peter And Paul On Outskirts Of Novi Pazar, Serbia.
Church Of St Peter And Paul On Outskirts Of Novi Pazar, Serbia.
Church Of St Peter And Paul On Outskirts Of Novi Pazar, Serbia.
Church Of St Peter And Paul On Outskirts Of Novi Pazar, Serbia.

Church of St Peter and Paul on outskirts of Novi Pazar, Serbia.

Oldest church in Serbia with original parts dating to 4th century and additional parts of church from 6th, 7th and 9th century. During medieval times it served as baptismal church of Serbian Nemanjić dynasty.

Architectural style resembles that of early churches in Armenia, Georgia and Italy. Some important events connected with this church is baptism of Stefan Nemanja (Serbia's Grand Prince), Council against the Bogomils (Christian sect) and transfer of his rule to his son, Stefan Nemanjić.

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i thought the oldest church in serbia was built in the 9th century at the earliest but wow i was wrong FOURTH CENTURY? amazing serbia orthodox medieval balkan europe orthodox christianity
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