Manastir Kaona

Kaona Monastery - the most important information

Have you heard of Kaona Monastery? This Orthodox monastery is located in northwestern Serbia, in the municipality of Vladimirci. It is located in the area of the village of the same name. Stay with us and learn more about its history and significance below, as well as the ways in which you can reach it in the fastest way.

History and appearance of the monastery
The first church built on this place dates from the second half of the 11th century. According to the legend, this church represents the endowment of Ikonija, the sister of Miloš Obilić. The Kaona Monastery was of great importance in the First Serbian Uprising - the monks of this monastery took part in the fighting, and the monastery residence was turned into a hospital. The current monastery church is dedicated to the Holy Archangel Michael. It was built in the Byzantine style, on the foundations of the old church in 1892. It was built of brick on a stone foundation, in which all the monuments from the monastic cemetery, which was located in the monastery gate, were built. The monastery bell tower is about 20 meters away from the current church. Until 1911, the bells were located above the west door, in the dome of the church. Every morning and evening, three bells called Orthodox believers to prayer.

How to get to Kaona Monastery?

If you are driving from Belgrade, you can reach the Kaona Monastery in an hour and a half (via Route 26).
This monastery is about 30 kilometers away from Sabac. As the distance is not great, you can call some of the local taxi carriers, which will bring you to this place safely. We recommend: Čivija taxi (015 348-700) or Novi taxi Šabac (015 334-999).

Additional information
Kaona Monastery suffered great damage during the First and Second World Wars. The great renovation of this Orthodox church began in 1962, with the appointment of Father Theophilus as the head of the monastery. Also, Abbot Milutin, who became the Australian-New Zealand bishop in 2003, played a significant role in the renovation of the Kaona monastery. In this Orthodox shrine, a part of the relics of the Venerable Mother Paraskeva is kept, to which a large number of believers come to worship.