Co-Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Križevci, Gothic co-cathedral in Križevci, Croatia.
The Co-Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Križevci is a Gothic religious building featuring a single nave arranged in a Latin cross plan. The structure measures approximately 38 meters in length and 8.5 meters in width.
The church is documented in written sources as early as 1232, making it one of the oldest churches in continental Croatia. Its present appearance dates from the late 15th century, with a 14th-century side portal surviving from the earliest phase. It was thoroughly restored in 1913 to designs by architect Stjepan Podhorski, among the first monuments in Croatia restored on the principle of presenting all stylistic layers. On 5 December 2009, with the establishment of the Diocese of Bjelovar-Križevci, it became the diocese's co-cathedral.
The church is dedicated to the Holy Cross, and its marble altar of the Holy Cross, carved in 1756 by the Ljubljana sculptor Francesco Robba of Italian origin, came from Zagreb Cathedral after its renovation. The altar, in black, yellow and white marble, shows the Crucified Christ, Moses with the serpent and Abraham's sacrifice. A painting by Oton Iveković in the church depicts the 1397 Bloody Sabor of Križevci.
It is best to visit during daylight hours when natural light illuminates the interior details of the ceiling and furnishings. The building is easily accessible and located in the town center of Križevci.
The marble altar of the Holy Cross, carved in 1756 by Ljubljana sculptor Francesco Robba, came from Zagreb Cathedral: after its renovation the altar no longer matched the other furnishings, so the people of Križevci had it carted to their church. It is cut from black, yellow and white marble, with the Crucified Christ flanked by Moses and the serpent and by Abraham's sacrifice.
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