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Gregory of Nin
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Gregory became an important figure for Croatians and is now regarded as a historical defender of Croatian culture, language, and statehood. Sculptures of him can be found in several towns and cities throughout the Balkan country. The city of Split is home to a particularly huge example, rising up to a height of 28 feet (8.5 meters)Croatians are taught from an early age that rubbing Gregory’s big toe will grant them their wish, and he has been credited with births, weddings, and riches. Each day hundreds of people stop to rub the toe, before venturing through the Golden Gate into the walled enclosure of the city.
Gregory became an important figure for Croatians and is now regarded as a historical defender of Croatian culture, language, and statehood. Sculptures of him can be found in several towns and cities throughout the Balkan country. The city of Split is home to a particularly huge example, rising up to…
In 926, the representatives of Croatian churches were called together by Pope Ivan X in order to conduct a reform of the then current church system. The Great Assembly took place in Split and, in accordance with the wishes of Pope Ivan X, Slavic languages were outlawed in the Church, with the only accepted language for Mass and official Church business being Latin. Naturally, this started a firestorm of debate, with churches splitting into two factions. In the middle of this debate and fighting fervently on the side of Old Slavic language was Grgur Ninski, also known as Gregory of Nin. In the midst of a tumultous series of political and Church intrigues, he became the champion of the cause a
In 926, the representatives of Croatian churches were called together by Pope Ivan X in order to conduct a reform of the then current church system. The Great Assembly took place in Split and, in accordance with the wishes of Pope Ivan X, Slavic languages were outlawed in the Church, with the only a…
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