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Destroyed And Desecrated Serbian Orthodox Churches In Kosovo And Metohia (1999-2000) |
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54. ST PARASCEVA'S CHURCH, in Klokot near Vitina
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The Church of St Parasceva was an old, restored sanctuary in the vicinity of the Serb village of Klokot. The place, 6 km north of Vitina, is known for its springs of mineral water and a spa of the same name. Its name is mentioned in Prince Lazar's Charter to the Ravanica Monastery from the year 1381.
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After the arrival of the British KFOR troops the church interior was burnt and on 27th July 1999 it was mined by Albanian extremists.
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