MEĐUGORJE
is a small parish in the western Herzegovina populated by Catholic Bosnian Croats. In the past, it was only known to the locals residing in neighbouring towns and villages. In 1981, it became a popular city in the world. 24 June, St. John’s Day, in Bijakovići town, near Međugorje, on the hill known as Podbro, it had the vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary – the Queen of Peace. During the meeting, she sent them requests and tells them to live in piety, be remorseful and pray. Within a short time, the parish became the most known and largely visited Marian sanctuary in southern Europe, also as the site for praying, contemplation, silence and peace for millions of pilgrims from around the world. From the very start of visions, which were taking place during the most severe Communism, Međugorje parish has been largely extended. Currently, it has about 1.5 thousand Catholic inhabitants. During our visit to Međugorje, you will have the chance to make your way to the Apparition Hill, where they had been the first operations and will be able to see the new St. Jacob parish church, which is the heart of the parish, the place of meetings and prayers of thousands of pilgrims. There will be a free time allocated to purchase souvenirs and religious relics.