Atlas Obscura - Latest • Jan. 21, 2026, 9:09 p.m.
Hermitage of Saint Sava in Kablar in Ovcar Banja, Serbia
There are several “hermitages” of Saint Sava . Known as the Enlightener or the Illuminator, Saint Sava was a Serbian prince and Orthodox monk who became the first Archbishop of the Serbian Orthodox Church.
He founded and used multiple secluded places for prayer and work, inspired by travels to Mount Athos and Palestine. These hermitages, or places of solitude, served as centers for spiritual reflection, writing, and education.
One such example is the Hermitage of Saint Sava or Savinje Church. This small chapel dedicated to Saint Sava is tucked away in the Ovčar-Kablar Gorge.
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