# Religious pilgrimages in Croatia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/religious-pilgrimages-in-croatia
> Updated: 2026-09-06T10:47:28.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Large-scale religious pilgrimages have taken place across Croatia, drawing tens of thousands of participants to various sanctuaries.

In Pleternica, over 20,000 pilgrims from Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina gathered for the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. The event featured liturgical celebrations and anointing of the sick led by Bishop Ivo Martinović. Although heavy rain prevented the traditional votive procession, attendees interpreted the weather as a divine sign.

Following this, approximately 50,000 people gathered in Ludbreg for the annual Holy Sunday celebrations at the Sanctuary of the Precious Blood of Christ. Led by Archbishop Zdenko Križić, the event included traditional processions and participation from the Croatian Army, police, and veteran communities to honor the values of the Homeland War.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Ludbreg hosts large-scale Holy Sunday pilgrimage

Tens of thousands of pilgrims, including members of the Croatian military and police, gathered in Ludbreg for the annual Holy Sunday religious celebrations and processions.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ludbreg-hosts-large-scale-holy-sunday-pilgrimage

### 2026-09-01: Pleternica hosts feast of Our Lady of Sorrows for 20,000 pilgrims

Over 20,000 pilgrims from Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina gathered in Pleternica to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, featuring masses led by Bishop Ivo Martinović.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pleternica-hosts-feast-of-our-lady-of-sorrows-for-20000-pilgrims

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Cite as: Religious pilgrimages in Croatia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/religious-pilgrimages-in-croatia