The Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin is located in the Škaljari settlement, close to the Old Town of Kotor, and is one of the significant Orthodox places of worship in that part of Boka Kotor. Key features and interesting facts about the church: Location: It is located within the Orthodox cemetery in Škaljar, surrounded by tall cypress trees and typical Mediterranean vegetation. Architecture: It is a stone building of harmonious proportions with a dome in the central part. It was built of beautifully carved stone with distinctive arched windows and details in the Romanesque-Byzantine style. Burial place and tradition: Around the church there is an old local cemetery with several famous tombs of families and meritorious citizens from the history of Kotor and Škaljar. Significance: The church is dedicated to the Feast of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is celebrated on October 14 (that is, October 1 according to the old calendar), when the local faithful traditionally gather in and around it.
