Jovan Vladimir
Serbian prince of Duklja, Serbian Orthodox Christian saint (990-1016) · Died at 26
Jovan Vladimir or John Vladimir was the ruler of Duklja, the most powerful Serbian principality of the time, from around 1000 to 1016. He ruled during the protracted war between the Byzantine Empire and the Bulgarian Empire. Vladimir was acknowledged as a pious, just, and peaceful ruler.
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Duklja around 1000 (shown in green), bordering Travunia in the northwest, Raška (i.e. Serbia) in the north, and the Bulgarian Empire in the east. To its southeast was the Byzantine Theme of Dyrrhachium, extending along the southeast coast of the Adriatic Sea.
The Cross of Vladimir, held by Milan Andrović during the Pentecost liturgy at the summit of Mount Rumija (2001)
The Church of the Holy Trinity at the summit of Mount Rumija is visible as a bright spot on the skyline.
Title page of the 1858 edition of the Greek akolouthia on Saint Jovan VladimirAbout this person
He is recognized as a martyr and saint, with his feast day being celebrated on 22 May.