Church of Saints Philip and James, Vukovar explained

Parish Church of Saints Philip and James
Fullname:Župna crkva svetih Filipa i Jakova
Coordinates:45.3472°N 19.0072°W
Location:Vukovar
Country:Croatia
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Dedication:Saint Philip and Saint James
Dedicated Date:1738
Status:Parish church
Functional Status:Active
Style:Baroque
Groundbreaking:1723
Completed Date:1732
Length:60m (200feet)
Floor Area:700m2
Spire Quantity:1
Bells:3
Parish:Parish of Saints Philip and James - Vukovar
Deanery:Vukovar Deanery
Archdiocese:Archdiocese of Đakovo-Osijek
Metropolis:Metropolis of Đakovo-Osijek

The Church of Saints Philip and James (Croatian: Crkva svetih Filipa i Jakova) is a Roman Catholic church in Vukovar, Croatia.

History

The church was built from 1723 till 1732, when it was blessed by Marko Dragojević. It was built by Franciscan monks who moved to Vukovar from the village of Srijemske Laze.[1]

In 1738 it was dedicated by Sigismund Berenyi.

In 1897 it was expanded according to the plans of Franz Langerberg and later Richard Jordan.

On 24 May 1899 the renovated and expanded church was dedicated by Anđelko Voršak.

In 1911 it was successfully painted with fresco paintings.

In 1924 were procured 3 new bells. One of that bells was given by last Vukovar countess, Sofija Eltz.

In 1991, during the battle of Vukovar, in the Croatian War of Independence, the church was extensively damaged.

In 1995, during the Serbian occupation of city, body of Saint Bono was burned.

After reintegration of Vukovar, in 2000 on church and monastery was installed a new roof. The church also got 3 new bells.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Mirko Marković . Istočna Slavonija: Stanovništvo i naselja . Naklada Jesenski i Turk . 9532221239 . 62 . 2003 . Zagreb.
  2. Web site: O nama . 2020-03-29 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20120509224014/http://www.filipjakov-vu.com/onama.php . 2012-05-09 . hr.