Cathedral of Jesus' Heart

Sarajevo Cathedral
Cathedral of Jesus' Heart
Cathedral of Jesus' Heart
Country	Bosnia and Herzegovina
Denomination	Roman Catholic
Architecture
Architect(s)	Josip Vancaš

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

History

The Cathedral of Jesus' Heart was built in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, an important Catholic concept. Architect Josip Vancaš modeled it after the Notre-Dame de Paris using the neo-Gothic style and elements of Romanesque architecture. Work began on August 25, 1884, and was completed in the same month in 1889. The Bishop of Dubrovnik was present for the opening.

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

The building was damaged during the Siege of Sarajevo, but was not completely destroyed, and the damage has since been repaired. The building is often used 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

See also

• History of Sarajevo
• Catholic Church in Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Croats of Bosnia and Herzegovina

External links

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