[2] Two years later, in 1516, the Ottomans ordered the destruction of Catholic churches built before the conquest of Herzegovina.

For this reason, many Catholics in the region of Popovo Polje converted to Eastern Orthodoxy.

In the early 21st century, the frescoes were restored, the church and dormitories were renovated, and the monastery became active again.

[2][4] The site of the restored monastery, together with Zavala's village old architecture and stone masonry, and with Vjetrenica cave, constitutes cultural-historic, architectural and natural assemble, protected by KONS as an important national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Because of its importance as national heritage, as well as tourist and ambiental attraction, the site is also placed on the UNESCO Tentative list for inscription into UNESCO World Heritage Site list.