Interestingly, a Roman altar dedicated to the goddess Juno Lucina, the protector of childbirth, dating back to the late antiquity period, has also been preserved on the island.
The history of the island dates back to 1479 when Celestine monks settled here, seeking a secluded life. In 1524, the monastery came under the administration of the Franciscans, who built a monastery and a spacious church in honor of Gospa od Milosti. In 1620, the Turks destroyed the monastery and the church, but the Franciscans rebuilt them with funds collected from the faithful. In the 19th century, the island came under the care of parish priests from Krtole and Krasici, who resided here while serving their congregations.
Notably, the monastery houses one of the richest libraries in the Bay of Kotor, containing rare theological and scientific works.
On January 27, 1844, a violent storm caused lightning to strike the church bell tower, leading to its collapse and significant damage to the monastery. As a result of the incident, one priest lost his life, and another was injured. However, an ancient wooden statue of the Virgin Mary, dating back to the early 15th century, remained unharmed, which believers consider a special sign. For over 500 years, pilgrims have continuously visited the island, considering it a sacred place.