Svetotroična church, Orthodox church in Zemun, Serbia
Svetotroična church is a small single-nave Orthodox church in Zemun's Gornja varoš, built in 1842 to plans by Josef Felber in a Baroque style with classicist elements. Its west facade carries a two-storey Baroque bell tower with a metal cap and cross, and the interior has a shallow cross plan with an iconostasis painted by Živojin Petrović.
Construction began in 1842 on the foundations of an earlier Serbian place of worship, following approval granted in 1817 by Austrian Emperor Franz. The church was consecrated in 1842, renovated in 1938 and again in 1992. Its bells were removed during World War I and three new ones were installed on 5 October 1924.
The church keeps two craft guild flags, those of the farmers and of the masons and carpenters, among its liturgical objects. A Serbian school was founded within the church in 1799, and its ground-floor building of 1872 now houses a school for adults. The churchyard is considered the best-kept in Zemun.
The church is easily accessible by public transportation from Zemun or on foot from the city center. Remember that respectful behavior and appropriate clothing are expected when services are taking place.
The church keeps two craft guild banners, those of the farmers' guild and of the masons and carpenters, preserved inside the building. A Serbian school was founded within the church in 1799, and its ground-floor building from 1872 is used today by a primary school for adults.
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