sub, 25. rujna 2021. 08:41
The culmination of the four-day spiritual and cultural program in the parish of the Holy Trinity in Novi Travnik was on September 24th, when the Holy Mass on the 10th anniversary of the beatification of the Drina Martyrs was celebrated and led by the Archbishop Coadjutor of Vrhbosna, Msgr. Tomo Vukšić.
The solemn program began on the Square of the Drina Martyrs with a special prayer program and the raising of flags with the figures of the Blessed martyrs and their accompanying national symbols. During that time, sister Antonija Lučić read short biographies of each of the blessed women and emphasized that the Apostolic Penitentiary issued a special decree on February 17th 2021, giving pilgrims to Novi Travnik the possibility of complete forgiveness.
A procession followed from the parish church to the votive chapel which, in addition to the Archbishop coadjutor Msgr. Vukšić, among others, was attended by the Provincial of Bosna Srebrena, OFM Jozo Marinčić, and the parish priest of the Holy Trinity community in Novi Travnik, rev. Anto Ledić, and about 30 priests.
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In the appropriate sermon, Msgr. Vukšić emphasized that, different nationalities of Bl. Martyrs of Drina depict the entire “width” of the Catholic Church. “It is commonly said that these nuns were victims of hatred towards the value of purity preached by Catholic morality. But even more and more important than this ordinary historical truth is the theological truth that they did not allow their fidelity to the values of purity to be dishonoured and, out of love for God’s friendship and their vow, preferred to accept earthly death”, said the archbishop.
The blessing of the Square, the votive chapel and the monument of the Drina Martyrs followed.
Before the end of the Holy Mass, the Archdeacon of Guča Gora, Msgr. Pavo Jurišić read a congratulatory message from Pope Francis.
At the end of the Holy Mass, a thank you greeting was said by rev. Anto, and then the Supreme Head of the Sisters of the Daughters of God of Love, sister Maria Dulce Adams, released five doves from the cage, while the parish animators released 80 red and white balloons.
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The celebration of the Holy Mass was animated by the parish choir with their singing, followed by a performance by the folklore group Stari hrast 2000.
Let us remind, the parish of the Holy Trinity in 2015 received permission to, on the anniversary of the proclamation of Bl. martyrs of Drina, September 24th , celebrate the secondary patron of this religious community. By the way, every 15th of the month in the church, votive masses are served and litanies and prayers are prayed for the proclamation of Bl. Drina martyrs to the saints.
As an introduction to the celebration of the second patron, the Parish of the Holy Trinity organized a series of events. In the afternoon, on September 21st, a prayer and entertainment program for children was held, the rosary was prayed, and Holy Mass was celebrated by the parish vicar of Kupres, rev. Jadranko Kurt. On the second day of the preparation, the Eucharist was led by the parish priest at Cer, rev. Josip Batinić, and there was also a prayer and entertainment program for children and the prayer of the rosary with litanies of Bl. Drina martyrs.
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On the last day of the Triduum, Holy Mass was led by rev. Ivan Tola, followed by a concert of spiritual music when Alan Hržica and Vanessa Mioč performed. On that day, the promotion of the monograph of the Blessed Martyrs of Drina was organized.
Also, a three-day uninterrupted adoration before the Blessed Sacrament was organized.