| Cave Church | |
|---|---|
| Cave Church of Sts. Peter and Paul | |
Serbian: Црква Св. Петра и Павла | |
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| 43°10′34″N 22°46′27″E / 43.176077°N 22.77429°E | |
| Country | Serbia |
| Denomination | Orthodox |
| History | |
| Founded | 13th century |
The Cave Church, also known as Cave Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, is situated near the village of Rsovci, Stara Planina, in a cave on Kalik Hill, 22 km from Pirot. Dedicated to Saint Peter and Paul the Apostle, the church was built in the 13th century. It contains a fresco, painted on the wall of the cave, depicting a bald-headed Jesus. The church has been under Serbian state protection as a national cultural heritage site since 1981.[1]
- ^ Manastiri i crkve [Monasteries and churches [of Pirot district]] (in Serbian). Rsovci: Tourist Organization of Pirot. pp. 11–12.