Day of Bosna Srebrena and Chapter on the mats


Believer community of St. Mary of Angel in Gornja Tramošnica solemnly celebrated the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross - patron of the Franciscan Province of Bosna Srebrena.

Also, then the Franciscans of Bosna Srebrena gathered for the traditional Chapter on the mats - an annual meeting of all its members that dates back to the time of St. Francis.

The first was a brief introduction to the figure of OFM Lovro Milanović, who died a martyr’s death, and for whom a beatification process is currently underway.

The Provincial Head of the Council for Saints’ Figures, OFM Joso Oršolić, spoke about the forms of devotion in the context of OFM Lovro. The lecture of the Definitor of Bosna Srebrena, Dr. OFM Vili Radman, was presented, who presented the Ratio formationis of the South Slavic Conference of Provincial Ministers - the Decree on Franciscan Education.

Then, the Holy Mass was celebrated, which, with the concelebration of the Provincial of Bosna Srebrena, OFM Jozo Marinčić and the gathered Franciscans, was led by the Visitator General, OFM Božo Vuleta.

In his homily, he explained the importance of the cross of Christ and the burning need for humility. Then those present had the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to the tomb of the servant of God, OFM Lovro.