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The history of the church of saint peter in rehovo i erseka

  • Writer: Korca Boom
    Korca Boom
  • Jul 16, 2024
  • 1 min read

Gëzuar Shën PjetrinThe church occupied an area of 200 square meters. Guest houses have been built on both sides of the church. The church was built with the income of the villagers themselves and belongs to the 19th century, Father Illarioni, a village boy who lived in Malin e Shënjte, lived and ministered in it. In 1940, the Italians killed Father Illario and he was buried in the church’s altar. In 1967 the church disappeared and the border post was built. The church was rebuilt after the 1990s and after 1993, every June 29, believers gather to celebrate this marked day.

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