CURCH OF SAINT NICHOLAS – Popinci

First note on the Orthodox Church in Popinci dates back to 1732. The note provides details of the Church in Popinci: new, small, shingle roof, bell, and stone trapeze. Slava day of the temple is the Saint Nicholas, and it was consecrated by the Nikanor from Krušedol. In 1777, new brick church was finished and devoted to Saint Archangel Gabriel, consecrated by Josif Jovanović Šakabenda. Church is still located in the village center as a monument of culture – history under state protection. During World War II, the Germans had torn down the church tower and damaged the west part of the church. New tower was built after the war, but full renovation of the church was not pursued and consequences of the mining are still visible. Church interior has many church books, icons and copies of documents on the church and priests.

Text is taken from: www.pecinci.org