The Church of St. John the Baptist (popularly known as the Church of St. John) in the village of Lubnice near Beran is one of the most important and oldest sanctuaries of upper Polimlje and the Vasojević region.
Here are the key details about her:
Location and surroundings: It is located in the center of the picturesque village of Lubnica, located in the valley of the river Bistrica, on the slopes of the mountain Bjelasica, about 12 kilometers from Beran.
History and folklore: According to folklore and historical traces, the church in Lubnice dates back to the Middle Ages (the age of Nemanjić) and was destroyed and rebuilt several times throughout history due to Turkish raids on this region. The church got its present appearance through renovation in the 19th century (1860s), when it was built on the foundations of the old sanctuary.
Architecture: It was built in a traditional style of hewn stone. It is characterized by a single nave base with a semicircular altar apse and a characteristic stone belfry above the western entrance.
Significance for Gornje Polimlje: It is dedicated to the Assembly of St. John the Baptist (Jovanjdan / Ivanjdan). Throughout the centuries, the church has been the main spiritual, educational and folk center for the inhabitants of Lubnice and the surrounding villages of Potkomovo (such as Jelovica, Bastah and Kurikuć).
Gathering: Every year on Midsummer's Day (July 7) and during church holidays, a large number of locals, descendants of natives and guests gather at this church for a traditional national assembly.
