Moštanica Monastery

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Moštanica Monastery, Serbian Orthodox monastery in Kozarska Dubica, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The monastery complex includes a stone church measuring 23.4 meters in length, 10.5 meters in width, and 13.5 meters in height with a single dome.

The first written records of Moštanica Monastery date to 1579, during the time of Patriarch Makarije who had connections with Grand Vizier Mehmed-paša Sokolović.

The monastery celebrates the Transfiguration of the Lord on August 19th with traditional folk song competitions called Veče ojkače.

Located 12 kilometers east of Kozarska Dubica, the monastery complex includes a guesthouse, chapel, bell tower, and picnic areas along the Moštanica stream.

The monastery contains notable relics including wax from Christ's tomb seal, a stone from the tomb, and a shoe attributed to Saint Basil of Ostrog.

Location: Kozarska Dubica

GPS coordinates: 45.08861,16.85722

Latest update: May 21, 2025 21:14

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