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AFTER SEVEN MONTHS, CHURCH BELLS RING AGAIN AT THE HOLY ARCHANGELS CHURCH IN TREBINJE

In a new and revitalized appearance, the Holy Archangels Church on the hill above the Hrupjela neighborhood now shines with a fully renovated roof that once leaked.

AFTER SEVEN MONTHS, CHURCH BELLS RING AGAIN AT THE HOLY ARCHANGELS CHURCH IN TREBINJE
PHOTO: Trebinje Live

This small church, rich with parishioners whose efforts united the community during the restoration, hosted its first service in months, filling the congregation with pride and joy.

"We feel proud, happy, and satisfied. My house is nearby, and when the bells ring, it fills me with happiness and joy," one local resident shared.

"I'm thrilled that we have our church again, right here in our neighborhood," added another parishioner.

"This is a significant event for Hrupjela. Two of my children were baptized here. This restoration has brought us together, as you can see from the large number of people who came today. It’s a great achievement for the people of Trebinje," a community member said.

Once plagued by leaks, the now-restored church held a holy liturgy led by Priest Velimir Kovač. Thanks to his dedication, the church has been brought back to life.

"It’s a great joy, visible on the faces of the people here, and also my personal joy to be together today and to serve this holy liturgy just before the most joyful Christian holiday—the birth of Christ. Just as Christ’s arrival marked the beginning of our salvation, we too have made a fresh start," said Velimir Kovač, priest at the Holy Archangels Church.

Approximately 200,000 KM was collected for the church’s restoration, with over half of the amount donated by the parishioners themselves. Working together with unity and dedication, they successfully completed their mission.

This majestic church, standing on the elevated site known as Kula, features a unique combination of an Austro-Hungarian fortification as its lower section, making it not only a religious landmark but also a guardian of the city of Trebinje.