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The Cathedral of Saint Domnius (Croatian: Katedrala Svetog Duje), known locally as the Sveti Dujam or colloquially Sveti Duje, is the Catholic cathedral in Split, Croatia. The cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of Split-Makarska , currently headed by Archbishop Zdenko Križić .
Saint Domnius (also known as Saint Dujam or Saint Duje, Saint Domnio, Saint Doimus, or Saint Domninus) was a Bishop of Salona (today's Solin) around the year 300, and is venerated as the patron of the nearby city of Split in modern Croatia.
Saint Domnius is patron saint of both the Archdiocese and the city of Split. Hesychius III is mentioned in the twentieth book of St.Augustine of Hippo's De Civitate Dei; Glycerius, 474; an epistle from Pope Gelasius I (492–496) is addressed to bishop Honorius. [6] Metropolitan Archbishops of Salona
This is the list of cathedrals in Croatia sorted by denomination. ... Cathedral of Saint Domnius: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Split-Makarska: Co-Cathedral of St. Peter:
Cathedral of Saint Domnius: Split: Croatia: 295–305 295-305 641 Roman Catholic: Built 295–305 as the Mausoleum of emperor Diocletian, is the second oldest structure used by any Christian Cathedral. It is regarded as the oldest Catholic cathedral in the world that remains in use in its original structure, without near-complete renovation at ...
Shrine of Saint Mary of Marija Bistrica is the most important pilgrimage destination in Croatia. The following list includes names of Croatian saints, beati and candidates for sainthood of the Catholic Church. [1] [2] [3]
In 1100, the bell tower which became the main symbol of the city was constructed and dedicated to Saint Domnius, by then regarded as the patron saint of the city. Throughout the 9th and 10th centuries, Split was raided by the Narentines (a South Slavic confederation recognizing the King of Croatia as their sovereign).
In the middle, above the walls, is the belfry of the Cathedral of Saint Domnius. In the upper corners are two shields, to the left (dexter) the historical coat of arms of Croatia, and right (sinister) a shield picturing the town's patron, Saint Domnius. The coat of arms is bordered with Gothic rectangles, which represent the walls of the Palace.