Church of St. Nicholas, Slovinje explained

Building Name:Church of St. Nicholas
Црква Светог Николе
Kisha e Shën Kollës
Location:Slovinje, Kosovo
Religious Affiliation:Serbian Orthodox
Consecration Year:16th century / 1996
Date Demolished:19th century / 1999
Designation1:Cultural Heritage of Serbia
Designation1 Offname:Crkva Sv. Nikole
Designation1 Type:Monument of Culture
Designation1 Date:24 January 1967

Church of St. Nicholas (Serbian: Црква Светог Николе / Crkva Svetog Nikole; Albanian: Kisha e Shën Kollës) was a Serbian Orthodox church located in Slovinje, in the municipality of Lipljan, Kosovo. The church was built in 16th century, demolished in 19th century, and rebuilt in 1996. It was again completely demolished during the Kosovo War in 1999.[1]

History

The church, dedicated to St. Nicholas, was built in the 16th century.

The church was rebuilt in 1996. After the arrival of the British KFOR troops in June 1999, the church was again demolished during the war. On 17 July 1999, the church was dynamited and razed to the ground.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. http://nokosovounesco.com/saint-nicholas-church-in-slovinje-near-lipljan/ SAINT NICHOLAS’ CHURCH, in Slovinje near Lipljan
  2. http://www.rastko.rs/kosovo/raspeto/crkve/cr11.html Raspeto Kosovo