Church of Our Lady of the Snows
Church of Our Lady of the Snows
- Construction began in 1430.
- According to a Latin inscription, the church was built by Matthew from Pula and Peter from Ljubljana.
- Inside the church, there is a Glagolitic inscription from 1588.
- The bell tower, located on the façade of the church, is 15 meters tall and houses two bells.
- A Benedictine convent existed here in the 13th century, later replaced by a Pauline monastery.
Cultural Heritage:
A significant cultural site, many pilgrims have visited the church throughout history as part of the old pilgrimage route from Grožnjan and beyond.
Prayer:
Hail, you who in your holy virgin womb embraced the One who is infinite and cannot be embraced. Through You, the Holy Trinity is glorified, and we offer our worship to it; through You, the precious cross is celebrated, and it is worshipped throughout the world; through You, heaven rejoices; through You, angels and archangels rejoice… Pray for us, Snowy Virgin, that we may become worthy of Christ’s promises. Amen!
