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March 17, 2026
'Hollow Stone' near Niš: Here's Why People Pass Under It THREE TIMES
Just 15 kilometers from Niš, in the village of Orljane, stands the interesting 'Hollow Stone', a symbol of repentance and healing.
TL;DR
- Šuplji kamen (Hollow Stone) is located in Orljane, 15 km from Niš, Serbia.
- It is believed to be a place of spirituality, repentance, and healing.
- A priest, Kosta Prvulović, destroyed a hermitage in the stone due to jealousy, but later repented and consecrated the stone.
- The stone is considered a symbol of repentance after the priest's children died following the destruction.
- Tradition dictates that visitors kiss the stone, pass under it three times while praying for health and help.
- It is believed that touching the stone with an object while sincerely praying can invoke its healing effects, even from a distance.
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