Rumija
Encyclopedia
Rumija is a mountain
in South Montenegro
. The highest point of Rumija Mountain is Rumija, which is 1594 m (5,230 ft) high.
Rumija rises above the town of Bar
, and is a natural Dinaric
barrier, separating Adriatic Sea
from Skadar Lake basin.
It is the southernmost mountain of Montenegro, and with prominence
of 1500 m (4,921 ft), one of the most prominent.
from the village of Velji Mikulići to the summit of Rumija. Traditionally, in addition to Orthodox Christians of Bar area, Catholics and Muslims also take part in the procession and ascent to Rumija summit.
In 2005, Serbian Orthodox Church
mounted a metal church building to the summit, by means of Air Force of Serbia and Montenegro
helicopter
. This was a highly controversial issue, as building of the church was not approved by Montenegrin authorities. The use of the Air Force helicopter was perceived by some as a provocation in the wake of Montenegrin independence referendum
. As of 2011, the church is still standing.
Mountain
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in South Montenegro
Montenegro
Montenegro Montenegrin: Crna Gora Црна Гора , meaning "Black Mountain") is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the south-west and is bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast and Albania to the...
. The highest point of Rumija Mountain is Rumija, which is 1594 m (5,230 ft) high.
Rumija rises above the town of Bar
Bar, Montenegro
Bar is a coastal town in Montenegro. It has a population of 17,727...
, and is a natural Dinaric
Dinaric
The term Dinaric comes from the name of a mountain called Dinara, on the border of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.* In geography, it is used to describe the Dinaric Alps mountain chain.* In physical anthropology, it is used to describe the Dinaric race....
barrier, separating Adriatic Sea
Adriatic Sea
The Adriatic Sea is a body of water separating the Italian Peninsula from the Balkan peninsula, and the system of the Apennine Mountains from that of the Dinaric Alps and adjacent ranges...
from Skadar Lake basin.
It is the southernmost mountain of Montenegro, and with prominence
Topographic prominence
In topography, prominence, also known as autonomous height, relative height, shoulder drop , or prime factor , categorizes the height of the mountain's or hill's summit by the elevation between it and the lowest contour line encircling it and no higher summit...
of 1500 m (4,921 ft), one of the most prominent.
Religious Significance
The Rumija Mountain is a site of great religious significance. The Cross of Jovan Vladimir is carried every year on the Feast of PentecostPentecost
Pentecost is a prominent feast in the calendar of Ancient Israel celebrating the giving of the Law on Sinai, and also later in the Christian liturgical year commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Christ after the Resurrection of Jesus...
from the village of Velji Mikulići to the summit of Rumija. Traditionally, in addition to Orthodox Christians of Bar area, Catholics and Muslims also take part in the procession and ascent to Rumija summit.
In 2005, Serbian Orthodox Church
Serbian Orthodox Church
The Serbian Orthodox Church is one of the autocephalous Orthodox Christian churches, ranking sixth in order of seniority after Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, Jerusalem, and Russia...
mounted a metal church building to the summit, by means of Air Force of Serbia and Montenegro
Military of Serbia and Montenegro
The Military of Serbia and Montenegro were the armed forces of the Serbia and Montenegro...
helicopter
Helicopter
A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by one or more engine-driven rotors. This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically, to hover, and to fly forwards, backwards, and laterally...
. This was a highly controversial issue, as building of the church was not approved by Montenegrin authorities. The use of the Air Force helicopter was perceived by some as a provocation in the wake of Montenegrin independence referendum
Montenegrin independence referendum, 2006
The Montenegrin independence referendum was a referendum on the independence of the Republic of Montenegro from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro that was held on 21 May 2006.The total turnout of the referendum was 86.5%...
. As of 2011, the church is still standing.