Prošćenje is one of the largest, oldest and most historically significant villages in the municipality of Mojkovac, located northeast of the city center, on the right side of the Tara river canyon.
Here are the most important and interesting details about this village:
1. Geographical position and division
Distribution: Prošćenje covers a large area and consists of several hamlets (some of which are Lugovi, Mramor, Gostilovina, etc.).
The center of the Potarska region: Its position dominates the Tara valley and represents a natural entrance to the Prošćenski mountains and high plateaus towards Barice and Kosanica. People used to say that Prošćenje is "half of Mojkovac" because of the size of the territory and the number of households.
2. Origin of the name and historical heritage
Folklore: According to local tradition, the name of the village comes from the word prošćenje (forgiveness/forgiveness), related to old folk reconciliations, assemblies and historical events in this area.
Prošćenje Mountains: The vast mountain massif that stretches above the village along the Tara Canyon is named after Prošćenje (Prošćenje Planina). For centuries, this mountain was the main Katun area for mendicant brotherhoods.
3. Spiritual and cultural heritage
In the village there is the Church of the Holy Trinity, which is the main spiritual and folk gathering place for the inhabitants of Prošćenje and the surrounding hamlets.
At the Mramor location (which is a frequent starting point for mountain hikes) and the surrounding areas, there are historical traces and old monuments that bear witness to the centuries-old continuity of life in Potarje.
4. Tradition and animal husbandry
Prošćenje has always been known for strong animal husbandry (breeding of sheep, large cattle and horses) and agriculture.
From this village, numerous brotherhoods (Medojevići, Filipovići, Baltići, Smolovići, Kneževići, Ristići and others) for decades drove their cattle to the high katuns in the Prošćenski mountains, Crvena Lokva and Barice.
5. Forgiveness today
Today, Prošćenje is a peaceful and picturesque village with preserved traditional architecture and rural households.
Due to the proximity of the Tara canyon, the abundance of springs and untouched nature, many hiking and cycling routes pass through Prošćenj that lead to the Prošćenje mountains, making it more and more attractive for lovers of nature and rural tourism.
