Vasilije Petrović in the context of "Vasilije"

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⭐ Core Definition: Vasilije Petrović

Vasilije Petrović (Serbian Cyrillic: Василије Петровић; 1709 – 10 March 1766) was the metropolitan bishop of Cetinje (Prince-Bishop of Montenegro), ruling with Sava Petrović, his cousin. He was author of the History of Montenegro, published in 1754.

From 1744 to 1766, Metropolitan Vasilije Petrović Njegoš, Sava's coadjutator, became effectively the highest authority in Montenegro and its representative abroad. After Vasilije died at St. Petersburg in 1766, Sava again resumed his duties as Metropolitan (Prince-Bishop).

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👉 Vasilije Petrović in the context of Vasilije

Vasilije (Cyrillic: Василије) is a South Slavic masculine given name, a variant of Greek given name Vassilios ("Basil"). It may refer to:

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