The Church of St. Peter of Cetinje in the village of Balosave is located on the border of the municipalities of Nikšić and Danilovgrad (near Bogetić), not far from the old road that connects Podgorica and Nikšić.
Here are the key details and interesting facts about this shrine:
History and construction: The church was built in 1905 on a slight elevation in the part of the village known as Markov do. It is dedicated to Saint Peter of Cetinje.
Architecture: It is built of hewn stone in the authentic Montenegrin village style. It is a one-nave building with a "horsetail" bell tower above the entrance.
Local cemetery: Around the church itself there is an old village cemetery where the inhabitants of Balosav and the surrounding hamlets are buried. The old stone monuments at the places of honor next to the temple stand out in particular.
Preservation of tradition: The church represents an important cultural and spiritual center for local brotherhoods and is a gathering place for holidays and village assemblies. It belongs to the Diocese of Budimljansko-Nikšić.
