Oćestovo Monastery

Oćestovo Monastery is a monastic complex near Knin featuring a church with traditional Byzantine architectural elements. The site includes buildings for monastic living arranged around the central place of worship, set within the surrounding landscape.

The church was built in 1928 at the birthplace of Bishop Stefan Knezevic, a significant figure in the Serbian Orthodox Church of Dalmatia. The site received its official status as a monastery in 2005.

The monastery serves as a gathering place for the Orthodox community of the region, especially during religious celebrations. The way of life here reflects the traditions and practices of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

The monastery is located west of Knin and accessible from the surrounding area. Visitors should note that access may be tied to religious services and ceremonial times.

When it was established, the site became one of the few Orthodox nunneries in the region. This focus on female monastic life gave it a particular role within the broader church structures.

Location: Knin

Inception: 2005

GPS coordinates: 44.05908,16.12714

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:23