The Cathedral of Jesus' Heart, Eastern Sarajevo

The Cathedral of Jesus' Heart in Sarajevo is the largest cathedral in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is commonly referred to as the "Sarajevo Cathedral". It is the seat of the Vrhbosanski Archbishop (currently msgr. Vinko Puljić) and center of Catholic worship in the city. The Cathedral is located in the city's Old Town district. Courtesy of Mr. ... Courtesy of Mr. ... Coat of Arms of Sarajevo Ferhadija street, the most popular pedestrian street in Sarajevo. ... A cathedral is a Christian church building, specifically of a denomination with an episcopal hierarchy (such as the Roman Catholic Church or the Lutheran or Anglican churches), which serves as the central church of a bishopric. ... Vinko Puljić (born 8 September, 1945) is a Cardinal Priest of the Roman Catholic Church in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. ... Stari Grad Municipality is the oldest and most historically significant part of Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina. ...

The Cathedral of Jesus' Heart was built in honor of "Jesus' Sacred Heart", an important Catholic concept. It was constructed by architect Josip Vancaš in the 1880s. The Cathedral was built in the neo-Gothic style of Cathedrals, with elements of Romanesque architecture. Vancaš modeled it after the Notre-Dame de Paris. Work began on August 25, 1884, and was completed in the same month in 1889. The Bishop of Dubrovnik was present for the opening. Jesus, also known as Jesus of Nazareth or Jesus Christ, is the central figure of Christianity and an important prophet in Islam. ... Jesus Sacred Heart The Sacred Heart is a devotional name used by some Roman Catholics to refer to the physical Heart of Jesus as a symbol of Divine Love. ... // Events and Trends Technology Development and commercial production of electric lighting Development and commercial production of gasoline-powered automobile by Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler and Maybach First commercial production and sales of phonographs and phonograph recordings. ... Neo-gothic architecture is an American branch of the Gothic revival style that was imported from England in the 1830s. ... Interior of the Saint-Saturnin church St-Sernin basilica, Toulouse, 1080 – 1120: elevation of the east end Romanesque sculpture, cloister of St. ... This article is about the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris. ... August 25 is the 237th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (238th in leap years), with 128 days remaining. ... 1884 is a leap year starting on Tuesday (click on link to calendar). ... 1889 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... A bishop is an ordained member of the Christian clergy who, in certain Christian churches, holds a position of authority. ... A view of Dubrovnik from the south Dubrovnik (Latin Ragusa) is an old city on the Adriatic Sea coast in the extreme south of Croatia, positioned at 42°39´N 18°04´E at the terminal end of the Isthmus of Dubrovnik. ...

The building was damaged during the Siege of Sarajevo, but was in a fixable condition, not completely destroyed. The damage has since been fixed. The design above the door to the Cathedral is part of the flag and seal of Sarajevo Canton. The only airplane visible on Sarajevo airport, beyond repair since the beginning of the war. ... Map showing Canton within Bosnia and Herzegovina The Sarajevo Canton is a canton of the Federation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. ...