Križevac, Hill with Stations of the Cross in Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Križevac is a hill about 500 metres high rising one kilometre south of Medjugorje. At its summit stands a concrete cross 8.5 metres tall and 3.5 metres wide, built by local parishioners in 1933–1934. Fourteen bronze Stations of the Cross, made in Italy, line the rocky ascent, and a monument to fra Slavko Barbarić, who died during a climb, stands on the hill.
The concrete cross was built in 1934 by local parishioners to mark the 1900th anniversary of Jesus' crucifixion, following a proposal from Pope Pius XI. The construction was a community-driven project that expressed the area's religious connection to the site.
Pilgrims from numerous countries gather at Križevac every Friday to follow the Way of the Cross, reflecting upon each station during their ascent.
The path begins in the village of Bijakovići and requires sturdy footwear for the steep, rocky terrain. Visitors should expect changing weather conditions and allow time for a leisurely hike.
Embedded within the concrete cross is a relic fragment of the True Cross from Rome, giving the monument added spiritual significance. This hidden element is unknown to many visitors, though it underscores the spiritual value of the site.
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