The Church of St. Jevstatius of Serbia in the village of Trepča near Andrijevica is an extremely important shrine for the people of Vasojević and upper Polimlje, because it is dedicated to the saint who was a native of these regions.
Here are the key details and interesting facts about her:
Native saint: The temple is dedicated to St. Eustathius I, the Serbian archbishop (1279–1286), who was a disciple and successor of the holy archbishops in the Patriarchate of Pec. According to tradition and historical sources, St. Eustathius was born in Polimlje (in the parish of Budimlja / Trepča), which is why the people of this region especially respect him as their heavenly patron.
Location: It is located in the picturesque village of Trepča, located in the Lima valley, on the road between Andrijevica and Beran, at the foot of the Komovo and Bjelasica mountain ranges.
History and construction: Although the cult of St. Eustathius has been present in this area since the Middle Ages, today's church in Trepča was built in recent times (at the end of the 20th and beginning of the 21st century) with the efforts and contributions of the locals, the Vasojević nobles and people from the diaspora, in order to adequately commemorate the birthplace of this great Serbian hierarch.
Architecture: It was built in the traditional Serbian-Byzantine style with a distinctive dome, built of stone and finely processed materials, which aesthetically fits the natural and spiritual ambience of Polimlje.
Gathering and holiday: The central annual gathering at this church takes place on the feast of Saint Eustathius (January 17), when a large number of believers, clergy and guests gather in Trepča for a solemn liturgy and a national assembly.
