Jovan Vladimir
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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 a
A Serbian Orthodox icon of Prince Jovan Vladimir, who was recognized as a saint shortly after his death
A Greek icon of Saint Jovan Vladimir (Ἰωάννης ὁ Βλαδίμηρος in Greek)
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.
Peter of Diokleia
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Peter of Diokleia, Petrislav, or potentially Petrislav Hvalimirović was an archon of Duklja in the late 10th century.
Jovan Vladimir
…present-day Herzegovina and south Dalmatia). The Byzantines often referred to Duklja as Serbia. Around 1000, Vladimir, still a boy, succeeded his father Petrislav as the ruler of Duklja. Petrislav is regarded as the earliest ruler of Duklja whose existence can be confirmed by primary sources, which also indicate…
The seal of Petar of Dioclea, found in the 19th century. It says, "Peter, archon of Diokleia, Amen".