The church dedicated to the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul in the village of Jablan, not far from Žabljak, is one of the smaller but important village shrines on Durmitor.
Although it is less well-known than some larger monasteries, it has a great spiritual value for the inhabitants of the village of Jablan and the surrounding hamlets of Durmitor.
Here is some key information:
Location: It is located in the picturesque mountain village of Jablan, which is located on the slopes of the Durmitor mountain, northwest of the very center of Žabljak. The village can be reached by the road leading to Plužine (via Sedlo).
Architecture: The church is built of hewn stone in the traditional, modest village style characteristic of Montenegrin-Herzegovinian temples. It is single-aisled, with a belfry "on a horsehair" with one bell above the entrance door. It is surrounded by a village cemetery where local residents are buried.
Significance: It is dedicated to the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, who are celebrated in Orthodoxy on July 12 (St. Peter's Day). This is usually the day when locals and displaced Jablan residents gather at the church for assembly and liturgy.
Restoration and maintenance: Like many village temples in Montenegro, this church was maintained by voluntary contributions and the efforts of the locals, and throughout history it was restored in order to preserve it. It belongs to the Diocese of Budimljansko-Nikšić [read: 1.2.2].
