Osovica Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Nova Ves, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Osovica is a monastery complex in Nova Ves containing a central church dedicated to the Annunciation and two smaller chapels for Saints Procopius and Nicholas. The buildings are arranged to create a cohesive sacred space for worship and community gatherings.
A seal from 1330 documents the monastery's early establishment during the Nemanjić dynasty period, as recorded in the Dabro-Bosnian Chronicle. The site was part of the broader religious network that sustained Orthodox faith in medieval Bosnia.
The monastery continues Serbian Orthodox traditions through religious ceremonies and gatherings that shape spiritual life in the region. Visitors can observe how faith and daily practice remain interwoven in this community.
The site is located at the foot of Mount Motajica, roughly 30 kilometers from Srbac, requiring some travel for visitors. Those interested in religious heritage should plan their visit around the active spiritual practices that take place at the monastery.
Archaeological discoveries of original foundations in 2003 triggered an eight-year reconstruction of the complex that was completed with a formal consecration in 2017. This careful rebuilding restored the site to active use after centuries of decline.
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