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Bishopric of Raška and Prizren

The Bishopric of Raška and Prizren was a significant religious jurisdiction within the medieval Serbian Orthodox Church, covering regions around modern-day Kosovo and parts of Serbia. It served as an ecclesiastical authority overseeing religious activities, clergy, and Christian communities in these areas. Established during the Middle Ages, it played a key role in the religious and cultural development of the Serbian nation, and its bishops were influential spiritual and political figures. The bishopric helped shape the religious landscape of the Balkans and fostered the spread of Orthodoxy in the region throughout medieval times.