Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Šibenik

The Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos (Serbian: Црква успења пресвете Богородице/Crkva uspenja presvete Bogorodice, Croatian: Crkva uspenja presvete Bogorodice) in Šibenik is Serbian Orthodox cathedral in southern Croatia, serving as the nominal seat of the Eparchy of Dalmatia.

[1] Initially, it served as the Roman Catholic Church of St. Saviour, part of a Benedictine nunnery, until 1810 when Napoleon ruled Illyrian Provinces transferred it to the Serbian Orthodox community under bishop Benedikt Kraljević.

[1] The church is home to a notable collection of cultural, historical, and artistic artifacts, featuring Italo-Cretan icons, other religious items, and an extensive library.

[2] Its facade is decorated by a Baroque bell tower, designed by the local master Ivan Skoko in the early 18th century.

[3] During the French rule in Dalmatia in 1810, the Orthodox community also established the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Theotokos in the city center.