Monasteries --- Pag
Pag
Thanks to Juran and Milica Pogančić, who built a monastery for Benedictine nuns and a church in honor of St. Margarita, the girls got their home on the island of Pag.
About us
All the challenges that the community of Benedictine sisters in Pag faced during its long history, it bravely overcame and lives to this day.
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The first monastery in the city of Pag was built in 1318. At a time when the danger of the Turkish siege was increasing, with the solemn procession of the prince on May 18, 1443, the Pažani moved to the present location. In 1483, the women's Benedictine monastery of the same name was completed. Margarita and the Church of the Annunciation in new Pag as a memory of the monastery and church in old Pag.
Monastery of St. Margaritas
Pag lace, whose roots come from the women's Benedictine monastery in Pag, is today on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage.
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The combination of Christian values, Benedictine spirituality and Croatian culture is visible in the life of the community. Starting with valuable works of art and ending with the production of autochthonous Croatian and island products.
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A special place among art objects is the reliquary of St. Thorn from 1435, which was brought by Friar Ivan Tutnić to his sister in honor of her vows. Koludrice have always practiced craft and culinary skills in their home. Like the aforementioned lace from Pag to the making of traditional sweets. They also nurture recipes for medieval specialties, where their Pag baškotin stands out as a protected original Croatian product.
Our place and location
With its distinctive appearance, the island of Pag stands out among the many Adriatic islands. Many call it the "island of rock" or "island of the moon" because of its jagged surface.
Pag
See detailsWe could describe the island of Pag as a colorful, diverse, yet peaceful and quiet place that offers its diverse possibilities to everyone, including the community of Koludrica. The long and tumultuous history of Pag is engraved in the numerous monuments of this city and the rich cultural heritage that its inhabitants faithfully preserve. Pag is also the city of many palaces and the home of thousands of years of traditional salt production.
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Other information
Everything you want to know about our community and life, don't hesitate to ask. By learning about our life, you will understand why it is nice to be a Benedictine.