Franciscan friary, Kreševo explained

Saint Catharine
Order:Franciscan
Diocese:Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vrhbosna
Established:1521 or 1524
Dedication:Holy Spirit
Location:Kreševo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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The Franciscan friary of St. Catharine, or Franciscan monastery of St. Catharine, in Kreševo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, was established between 1521 and 1524. The monastery has been serving its community for centuries, and the Catholic traditions here are very strong.

National monument and heritage

The monastery has a rustic museum, library and gallery. The monastery as an architectural ensemble, together with a number of its movable property and items, is being included into the List of National Monuments of Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2003.[1]

Notables

A memorial chamber dedicated to Fra Grga Martić was created after his death within the monastery.

Famous student of the seminary in Kreševo include Albanian poet Gjergj Fishta.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Monuments of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Franciscan monastery together with its movable property, the architectural ensemble . old.kons.gov.ba . Commission to preserve national monuments . 12 August 2019 . en . 2003.
  2. http://www.slideshare.net/madopol/pater-gjergj-fishta-18711940 Pater Gjergj Fishta (1871-1940)