It was one of the most important monasteries founded by the Nemanjić dynasty that ruled in Serbia during the Middle Ages.

From 1219 up to the first half of the 18th century, the Monastery was the seat of Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Toplica.

In the middle of the 12th century, before he became ruler of Serbia, prince Stefan Nemanja governed eastern regions, centered around Toplica.

At some time the Turks started taking the lead from the roof for use in making bullets.

It was finally torn down in the 19th century, allegedly by Sulj Krveša from Niš and Muli Halil.

After World War II the reconstruction project was continued until 2003 with occasional breaks.

[10] After the establishment of the Eparchy of Toplica in 1219, Stefan the First-Crowned built a narthex with two towers on the west side.

The single and double doors are made of oak wood and rotate around metal axles.

A small number of original frescoes from the 14th century are preserved on the window dome and the chapel of south tower.