A solemn Eucharistic celebration on Christmas Day at the Sarajevo Cathedral


At the Feast of the Nativity of the Lord - Christmas, December 25th, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Sarajevo, Archbishop of Vrhbosna – cardinal Vinko Puljić led the Eucharistic celebration.

In concelebration with cardinal Puljić was an apostolic nuncio to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Msgr. Luigi Pezzuto and Vicar General Msgr. Slađan Ćosić and 10 other priests. A large number of nuns from various congregations, with their provincial and house leaders, and other believers attended the Holy Mass.

After OFM Nikica Vujica preached the Gospel passage on the Bosnian tune, cardinal Puljić delivered a sermon on the occasion, addressing the gathered congregation and many who were watching the live broadcast on Radio Television of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

After the Holy Mass, the Archbishop of Vrhbosna hosted at the premises of the Archbishop's Ordinary of Vrhbosna all the congratulators who wished to personally shake his hand and talk to him.