LIMAR CHURCH
Saint Mary’s Church of Limar is a historic Orthodox church located near the village of Limar in the Këlcyrë Municipality. It is one of the region’s most important religious monuments and has served as a place of worship for generations. Damaged during the communist period when religious practice was banned, the church was restored after the 1990s and continues to host religious services and pilgrimages, especially during the Feast of Saint Mary. Surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, it represents both the spiritual and cultural heritage of the Këlcyrë area.
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