Church of Saint Joseph - Dubrovnik, Croatia
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jiggs11
N 42° 38.452 E 018° 06.503
34T E 262932 N 4724989
Small Catholic church located in the Old City section of Dubrovnik, built in 1668.
Waymark Code: WMXFZK
Location: Croatia
Date Posted: 01/08/2018
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The Church of Saint Joseph traces its origins to 1668, when it was built on the site of the Church of Saint Jakov (Jacob), built in 1229 and destroyed by the earthquake of 1667.
The small church, slightly larger than a chapel, does feature an apse and a nave. It was constructed by the local carpenters and shipbuilders after the earthquake. The exterior of the church features a statue of St Joseph, with the Latin inscription:
D.O.M.
S. Joseph
I Patrono Suo
Sodal Huius Tem
MDCCXCIV
Saint Joseph is considered the Patron Saint of Croatia and its peoples.
There is a cypress tree growing out of a pot on the façade as well. It has been growing there since 1836. In 1906 workmen transferred it to the pot, where it continues to grow to this day.
The church is located at the corner of the aptly name Saint Joseph Street and
the Puca (Market) Street.
Masses are celebrated in Croatian only, at 1700 Daily. The church is closed at other times.
There is a cypress tree growing out of a pot on the façade as well. It has been growing there since 1836. In 1906 workmen transferred it to the pot, where it continues to grow to this day.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1668
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 5:00 PM To: 6:00 PM
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 5:00 PM
Street address of Church:
Ul. Sv.Josipa 20000
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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