Bazilika arhandjela Mihaila, Bazilika u Martinićima, Базилика арханђела Михаила (Mihovila), Базилика у Мартинићима (Миховила)
End between 01.01.0900 and 31.12.0999
Properties
ID | 120326 |
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System Class | Place |
Place | Not Preserved Church |
Case Study | Beyond East and West: Sacred Landscapes Duklja and Raška , Tabula Imperii Byzantini , TIB 17 |
Dedication | Saint Archangel Michael |
Denomination | Joint Christian prior to 1054 |
Evidence | Ruins |
Ground Plans | Three Nave Basilica |
Stylistic Classification | Pre-Romanesque |
Administrative unit | Montenegro |
Description
The ruins of a basilica are situated in the vicinity of the village of Martinići. It was built in the second half of the 9th or in the 10th century. It is a three nave basilica, having lateral aisles separated from the central one with full walls. A narthex is to be found on the Western side of the basilica. Some researchers believe that the Northern aisle served for baptism. The remains of sculpted stone furnishing in the altar and the nave indicate a richly equipped edifice. A Greek inscription on the altar screen mentions the name of Saint Archangel Michael, which led researchers to believe that he is the patron Saint of the church. This very inscription has been interpreted in two ways:
1. + Ο Θ(EO)C TH ΠΡΕC(BEIA) ...E TON (Π)ETR(0N)I ...
2. + Ο Θ(EO)C TH ΠΡΕC(BEIA) ... (ΦYΛATT)E TON (Π)ETR(0N)I ...
Moreover, it mentions the name of a certain Peter, who could have been the donor of the basilica. Another inscription in Latin has been read as follows: + (MICH)AEL ET IOH(AN)E DIE ... ET GLORIA BEATO MIXAEL AR(CHANGELO) ... N ... LIN
Unfortunately, no other written account has been preserved on this basilica.