The foundations of this church were consecrated by His Eminence, the Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littoral G.G. Amfilohije on July 28, 1994, during the time of the responsible priest, Father Pavle Kandić. The church was built in memory of the victims of the massacre in Velica that took place on July 28, 1944. The project is the work of architect Ranko Vukanić, a graduate engineer. The foundation of the church is 9.87.8 m and the gross area is 45 m. The height of the church with the cross is 11 m.
The consecration of the church was performed by His Eminence the Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littoral G.G. Amfilohije with His Eminence, Bishop G.G. of Buda-Nikšić. Joanikije on July 28, 2001, during the time of the responsible priest, Father Pavle Kandić. The church belongs to the Diocese of Budimlja-Nikšić, Serbian Orthodox Church, and it was built with the help of the locals who participated in the construction with their donations and work.
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