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 ОКЛОБЏИЈA (Оklobdžija)

(pronounced:  o-klob-j-i-a)

 
 

Origins:
Kosovo, Serbia 1389 This interpretation originated from a false theory based on German historians. Data showed that Serbs lived in this region before the "Battle of Kosovo". Currently Monastery Krupa (which is in the same Dalmatia region near Obrovac) is celebrating 700 years of its existence*. Why would Serbian-Orthodox monastery exist at the time and in the region where there were no Serbs, who supposingly came 72 years later! This was obviously a false, politically motivated narrative, which suited the powers to be at that time and Tito regime after WW-II. Unfortunately, till recently I also belived we came from Kosovo - NOT TRUE!

*see: http://www.telegraf.rs/english/2891367-the-krupa-monastery-in-dalmatia-marks-700-years-of-existence-the-most-western-orthodox-temple-in-this-region-photo

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Monastery Krupa: built at the time of King Milutin in 1317, marks 700 years of existence

Meaning of "Oklop" is armor. Oklobdžija means "one who wears armor" -i.e. Knight. Our ancestors were "Knights" in the Serbian army fighting Ottoman (Turk) invasion of Serbia and later Europe. Decisive battle between Serbs and Ottomans happen on the field of Kosovo which was the center of the Serbian land. All the nobility came to the battle, knowing that they are outnumbered 10:1 and that the outcome will not be survival. It was a matter of honor and in this battle Serbian King and all the nobles fought to death. One of the notable Serbs, Milos Obilic, penetrated Ottoman quarters and killed the Ottoman leader. The confusion at the Ottoman side almost resulted in Serbian victory, but the Turks hid the death of their leader and succeeded in regrouping and winning.

After defeat in 1389 surviving members moved west along Dalmatia. - NOT TRUE! see above. There were 3 villages of Oklobdžija's close to Sibenik, Dalmatia, and final settlement was in Lika Papuca near Medak. (Djurica Oklobdžija store in Medak, picture bellow)

*(bullet holes from 1995 ethnic cleansing of Serbs from Lika)