Ceremonial blessing of statues and paintings


In the parish of the Assumption of the Lord in Novi Travnik on October 9th, on the side altars of the church, the statues of the Purified Heart of Jesus and Our Lady of Prompt Succor (Our Lady of Quick help) were blessed, as well as a new artistic painting of Our Lady of Quick help, the work of painter Ivan Batarilo.

The Eucharistic celebration with the blessing of statues and paintings in the evening was led by Archbishop of Vrhbosna, cardinal Vinko Puljić, in concelebration with parish priest rev. Marko Majstorović and 12 other priests. Holy Mass was preceded, as every Wednesday of the month, by the devotion to Our Lady of Quick help.

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The liturgical singing was animated by the parish choir under the direction of sister Mirela Iličić.

After the Holy Mass, a procession was organized through the nearby streets with a picture of Our Lady of Quick help.

In the end, in the parish courtyard and in front of the image of Our Lady of Quick help, Cardinal Puljić shared the final blessing.

Dinner and socialising for the guests followed.