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The Holy Virgin of Ljevishka, Prizren
The Holy Virgin of Ljevishka, Prizren
The Holy Virgin of Ljevishka, Prizren

ABOUT THE TREASURE

The Church of the Holy Virgin of Ljevishka is the oldest church in Prizren. It is first mentioned in a charter by the Byzantine emperor Basil II in 1018 as a monastery church. It was destroyed at the end of the 12th century. The church of the Most Holy Theotokos was thoroughly rebuilt by the order of King Milutin in 1306-1307.
Over the centuries, the local population has given many names to this important spiritual center: St. Premtja, Bogorodica Ljevishka, Xhuma Xhamia, Xhamia Atik, and Fet-hije. The Holy Virgin of Ljevishka is cathedral church of the Prizren Orthodox  diocese. A monument of extraordinary artistic value.

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