'Hollow Stone' near Niš: Here's Why People Pass Under It THREE TIMES

‘Hollow Stone’ near Niš: Here’s Why People Pass Under It THREE TIMES In Orljane, near Niš, lies ‘Šuplji kamen’ (Hollow Stone), a place of spiritual significance believed to fulfill prayers and offer healing. Originally a hermitage, it was destroyed by a priest who later repented, leading to the belief that the stone symbolizes repentance and a connection to God. Pilgrims visit to kiss the stone, pass under it three times with prayers, and even touch it with objects to invoke its healing powers from afar.

• Šuplji kamen (Hollow Stone) is located in Orljane, 15 km from Niš, Serbia.
• It is believed to be a place of spirituality, repentance, and healing.
• A priest, Kosta Prvulović, destroyed a hermitage in the stone due to jealousy, but later repented and consecrated the stone.
• The stone is considered a symbol of repentance after the priest’s children died following the destruction.
• Tradition dictates that visitors kiss the stone, pass under it three times while praying for health and help.
• It is believed that touching the stone with an object while sincerely praying can invoke its healing effects, even from a distance.