Celebration of St. Francis in the parish of Dobrinja


On the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4th, at the church of the same name in Dobrinja in Sarajevo, Holy Mass was celebrated by the missionary of mercy, OFM Josip Ikić, educator from the Franciscan seminary and postulate in Visoko.

Provincial OFM Jozo Marinčić and 14 other priests also concelebrated. A large number of believers, pilgrims and several nuns attended the Holy Mass. The liturgical singing, directed by OFM Emanuel Josić, was animated by the choir of the theologians - OFM Nenad Dujić.

The celebration of the patron was preceded by a Triduum, also led by OFM Josip. Worship of the relics of St. Francis was organised, as well as worshiping before the Holy One, and the ceremony of the passing away of St. Francis was organised day before feast.

Each day of the Triduum was a thematic solemnity, and there was the opportunity for the sacrament of confession and spiritual conversation. The anniversary of the dedication of the church was also marked on the eve before the celebration.

At the masses through the Triduum, El Shaddai band sang and played, who usually play during Holy Masses on Sundays in the church. On the day of the celebration after the Eucharistic celebration, snacks and gatherings were organized.