Sacred Heart Cathedral, Sarajevo

Sacred Heart Cathedral
Croatian: Katedrala Presvetog Srca Isusova

Location	Sarajevo
Country	Bosnia and Herzegovina
Denomination	Roman Catholic
History
Dedication	Sacred Heart
Consecrated	14 September 1889
Architecture
Status	Cathedral
Functional status	Active
Architect(s)	Josip Vancaš
Architectural type	Cathedral
Style	Gothic
Groundbreaking	25 August 1884^[1]
Completed	9 November 1887
Specifications
Length	41.90 m (137.5 ft)^[1]
Width	21.30 m (69.9 ft)^[1]
Number of spires	2
Spire height	43.20 m (141.7 ft)^[1]
Bells	6
Administration
Archdiocese	Archdiocese of Vrhbosna
Clergy
Archbishop	Vinko Puljić
Bishop(s)	Msgr. Pero Sudar
Vicar(s)	Msgr. Bosiljko Rajić
Provost	The Very Rev. Pero Pranjić
Rector	Msgr. Ante Meštrović

The Sacred Heart Cathedral (Croatian: Katedrala Srca Isusova) in Sarajevo, commonly referred as the Sarajevo Cathedral is the largest cathedral in Bosnia and Herzegovina.^[2] It is the seat of the Archbishop of Vrhbosna, currently Cardinal Vinko Puljić, and center of Catholic worship in the city. The Cathedral is located in the city's Old Town district.

History

Sacred Heart Cathedral was built in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, an important Catholic concept. The building is in the Neo-Gothic style, with Romanesque Revival elements; architect Josip Vancaš modeled it after the Notre-Dame de Paris. Work began on 25 August 1884, and was completed in August 1889. The Bishop of Dubrovnik was present for the opening.

Peace demonstration in front of the cathedral on September 1991 prior to the outbreak of the Bosnian War.

The building was damaged during the Siege of Sarajevo, but not completely destroyed, and the damage has since been repaired. The building is often considered as a symbol of the city: The design above the door to the Cathedral is part of the flag and seal of Sarajevo Canton and the Romanesque towers are featured on the flag and coat of arms of Sarajevo.

Burials

Ivan Šarić
Josip Stadler
Marko Jozinović

Gallery

interior
stained glass

References

↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 (Croatian)http://www.ktabkbih.net/info.asp?id=510
↑ Katolička Tiskovna Agencija

External links

Cathedral of Jesus' Sacred Heart
Katolička Tiskovna Agencija (Croatian)

Sarajevo

History of Sarajevo	Ancient times Middle Ages Early Ottoman Late Ottoman Habsburg Empire (Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand) Yugoslav era (1984 Winter Olympics) Modern era (Siege of Sarajevo) Mayors Timeline

Municipalities and neighborhoods	City proper: Centar Novi Grad Novo Sarajevo Stari Grad Metro area: Ilidža Ilijaš Hadžići Vogošća Neighborhoods: Alipašino polje, Babića bašća, Baščaršija, Čengić vila, Dobrinja, Grbavica, Hrasno, Mejtaš, Otoka

Buildings and landmarks	Avaz Twist Tower BBI Centar Bijela Tabija Bosmal City Center Despić House Eternal flame Goat's Bridge Greek-Bosnian Friendship Building Latin Bridge Morića Han Presidency Building Sarajevo Rose Sarajevo Tunnel Sarajevo Zoo Šeher-Ćehaja Bridge Skakavac Waterfall Svrzo's House UNIS Towers Vraca Memorial Park Vrbanja bridge Vrelo Bosne

Places of worship	Muslim: Ali Pasha's Emperor's Ferhat-Pasha's Gazi Husrev-Bey's Istiqlal King Fahd's Catholic: Sarajevo Cathedral St. Anthony's St. Joseph's Orthodox: Serbian Orthodox Cathedral Sarajevo Old Orthodox Church Church of the Holy Transfiguration Jewish: Sarajevo Synagogue

Culture	Sarajevo National Theatre Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra National and University Library Gazi Husrev-beg Library

Galleries and museums	Ars Aevi Museum of Contemporary Art Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina National Museum National Gallery Sarajevo City Museum

Education	Public: University of Sarajevo (Academy of Performing Arts, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Political Science, Law School, Music Academy) Private: American University in Bosnia and Herzegovina International University of Sarajevo Sarajevo School of Science and Technology

Sports venues	Stadiums: Koševo Stadium Grbavica Stadium Otoka Stadium Indoor arenas: Skenderija Hall Zetra Hall

Transport	Sarajevo Airport Sarajevo Tramway

Events	Baščaršija Nights Sarajevo Winter Festival Sarajevo Jazz Festival Sarajevo Film Festival