Church Sv.Ilija-Barice

The Church of the Holy Prophet Elijah is located in the town of Barica on the Pisana Jela mountain (Bijelo Polje municipality, Montenegro).   Here are some key details about it: Location and setting: It is located on a beautiful plateau surrounded by coniferous forest and meadows, at an altitude of over 1,200 meters.   Architecture: It is built of hewn stone in a traditional style, with a simple one-nave floor plan, a tin roof and a bell tower above the entrance.   Assembly and tradition: Every year on Ilindan (August 2), a large number of locals, emigrants and believers from the surrounding areas gather at the church for a traditional assembly and liturgy.