Oćestovo Monastery, Serbian Orthodox monastery in Knin, Croatia
The Church of the Holy Great Martyr Kyriake stands within the monastery complex, featuring traditional Byzantine architectural elements and religious decorations.
Construction of the church began in 1928 at the birthplace of Dalmatian Bishop Stefan Knezevic, and in 2005 it was officially declared a monastery.
The monastery holds regular gatherings on the first Sunday after Petrovdan, bringing together Orthodox Dalmatians for religious celebrations and ceremonies.
Located 10 kilometers west of Knin in northern Dalmatia, the monastery welcomes visitors who seek spiritual guidance and participation in religious services.
The establishment marked a milestone as the first nunnery and sixth monastery within the Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Dalmatia.
Location: Knin
Inception: 2005
GPS coordinates: 44.05908,16.12714
Latest update: March 25, 2025 07:17
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