Rumija | |
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Montenegrin: Румија Albanian: Rumi | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,594 m (5,230 ft) |
Prominence | 1,500 m (4,900 ft) |
Coordinates | 42°6′10″N 19°11′37″E / 42.10278°N 19.19361°E |
Geography | |
Location | southern Montenegro |
Parent range | Dinaric Alps |
Rumija (Montenegrin: Румија, romanized: Rumija; Albanian: Rumi) is a mountain in southern Montenegro, situated between the Adriatic and Lake Skadar. The highest point is Rumija, which is 1,594 m (5,230 ft) high. Rumija rises above the town of Bar, and is a natural Dinaric barrier, separating the Adriatic from the Skadar basin. It is the southernmost mountain of Montenegro, and with prominence of 1,500 m (4,921 ft), one of the most prominent.
Mount Rumija is a site of great religious significance.[1] The Cross of Jovan Vladimir is carried every year during August[1] on the Feast of Pentecost from the village of Velji Mikulići to the summit of Rumija. Traditionally, in addition to Orthodox Christians of the Bar area, Catholics and Muslims also take part in the procession and ascent to the summit of Rumija.[1] The pilgrimage has symbolised cooperation among the religions and ethnic groups within the country, even during difficult moments.[1]