Vid Celebrates Our Lady of the Snows
Solemn masses, wreath-laying ceremonies, and remembrance of the liberation of Knin marked the feast of Vid's heavenly patroness, coinciding with Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day.
Solemn masses, wreath-laying ceremonies, and remembrance of the liberation of Knin marked the feast of Vid's heavenly patroness, coinciding with Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day.
In Vid, on August 5, 2026, the feast of Our Lady of the Snows, the heavenly patroness of this town, was solemnly celebrated. This year, the celebration carried additional symbolism as it coincided with Victory Day, Homeland Thanksgiving Day, and Croatian Veterans Day, when we remember the liberation of Knin in 1995.
The spiritual program began in the early morning hours. The first Mass at 6:00 AM, as well as the one at 7:30 AM, was led by the local parish priest, Rev. Mile Čalo. The second morning Mass had a particularly emotional character as it was dedicated to Croatian veterans.
Following the Mass, candles were lit and wreaths were laid at the central cross in the local cemetery in Vid. With deep respect and in silence, tribute was paid to all fallen veterans of the Homeland War.
The highlight of the celebration was the main Mass at 9:30 AM, led by Rev. Stanko Volarević, the parish priest of Trilj and dean of the Cetina Deanery. His words reminded the congregation of the strength of the community and the importance of preserving fundamental values.
Alongside the main celebrant and the host, Rev. Mile Čalo, the altar was shared by other priests: former parish priest Rev. Mladen Margeta, Prof. Dr. Rev. Ivan Kešina, originally from Vid, dean of the Neretva Deanery and parish priest of the Parish of St. Nicholas the Bishop in Metković, Rev. Davor Bilandžić, and the Reverend Canon Rev. Stipe Jerković. Seven more priests concelebrated the Eucharist, lending this Mass exceptional dignity.
With the solemn Masses, the spiritual part of the celebration of Our Lady of the Snows came to an end. Vid once again demonstrated how to authentically preserve its own heritage and show respect to those who have indebted the homeland, gathering the community around what is truly valuable.
