Roman of Đunis

He is associated with the proselytism of Christianity, spread of literacy and introduction of monasticism amongst the Serbs.The life of Roman of Đunis is the subject of several differing hagiographies.

He worked primarily in what is today southern Serbia, establishing a monastery in 888 before succumbing to death some time afterwards.

Whilst another tradition associates Roman as a contemporary of the 11th century saints Prohor of Pčinja, John of Rila, Joachim of Osogovo and Gabriel of Lesnovo.

[1][2][3] Serbian folklore also postulates that Roman arrived in Serbia in the 14th century, during the reign of Prince Lazar.

[4] Roman of Djunis is venerated within the Serbian Orthodox Church as a miracle worker and healer.

Southeastern Europe in the 9th century.
Prince Lazar and Princess Milica became patrons of Saint Roman following purported miracles at his shrine .
The Monastery of Saint Roman in Đunis , one of the oldest in Serbia and considered a monument of significant cultural heritage .