Description of the attraction
The Church of St. Jovan is one of the largest-scale religious Orthodox buildings on the territory of modern Bar. The church was consecrated in honor of John Vladimir - the first Serbian ruler on the territory of Montenegro, it was from here that he exercised his rule.
The construction of the temple began almost 20 years ago in the very center of Bar, not far from the coastline. The area of the temple will have to be more than one square kilometer, the height of the domes will be about 40 meters. The territory of the temple involves holding not only divine services, but also various spiritual and cultural events, for which a small amphitheater was made in the western part of the temple.
The money for the construction of the temple was collected mainly thanks to donations from caring people. By the way, many organizations independent of the state are taking part in the construction of the temple. In Russia, such was the bell-foundry "Vera", which made 9 bells for the temple. The St. Petersburg philanthropist and businessman also contributed to the construction of the church, donating a 3-meter-high gilded cross to the Montenegrin church - it will be he who will decorate the bell tower of St. Helena.
By the end of the construction, the Church of St. John Vladimir should become a beautiful and convenient place for prayers for Orthodox believers.
