Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, Serbia

Rendering of the 3D model of the church of the Holy apostles Peter and Paul (Peters church).

The church of saint Peter and Paul of is one of the oldest churches on the canonical territory of the Serbian Orthodox Church. It is located near the modern day city Novi Pazar.

The church served as the seat of the Serbian eparchy, as the rotunda plan with a semi-circular apse on the eastern side which is characteristic of first court chapels. In historical sources, it is first mentioned as a seat of a bishopric in the 10th century. It is considered to be one of the earliest spiritual centers in the Old Ras area where the first Serbian state was created.

It was altered numerous times during history retaining partially its original circle shape.


Reconstruction of the church of Holy Apostles Peter and Paul as she looked like in 10th century is based upon relevant archeological literature.