Summary
Ivan Krstitelj Tklačić: The First Church of Zagreb then and now
Described from the point of view of history, art and antiquities.
Stone print "The First Church of Zagreb" and "External outline of the First Church of Zagreb"
Taken from the book:
"Among the rare buildings of ours from ancient centuries, it has been preserved in its entirety the first church of Zagreb, which the Croatian homeland can be proud of. Because whoever takes a look at this magnificent church, it will remain in his mind forever, if he only knows how to appreciate the true beauty and craftsmanship. And those of the Croats who visit this church often must like it all the more, because this ancient building can be presented to him in the spirit, as in what a panorama of his people. It was I have witnessed famous, happy and joyful events, but also many unhappy and sad ones, starting from the time of St. Ladislaus, who first reached for the Croatian crown and founded the diocese, from whom the administrators and directors often gave a new movement to the whole nation, until the happily reigning emperor Francis Joseph, who first honored the capital of Croatia with his campaign. to the all-ruling creator.
There were few Hungarian kings, and even fewer Croatian governors, who did not visit this church. Many governors, bishops, meritorious clergymen and intelligent writers lay there in eternal peace. In its premises, kings greeted and entered, bishops and the first archbishop consecrated themselves there. Croatian noblemen and nobility met there on every holy occasion. Over eight centuries, the pious Croatian people thanked the Almighty God for the victory in many battles, as well as for deliverance from many misfortunes. I laughed."
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