1050 Years Since the Death of Queen Jelena and 950 Years Since the Coronation of King Zvonimir

The “Jelena’s Legacy Today” project launched a week of events in Solin on Saturday, October 3, 2026, marking the 1,050th anniversary of the death of Queen Jelena and the 950th anniversary of the coronation of King Zvonimir, according to the Press Office of the Archdiocese of Split-Makarska.

The project brought together primary and secondary school students who, from February through the end of September, explored the life, significance and legacy of Queen Jelena through literary, visual and multimedia projects. The initiative aimed to introduce young people to Queen Jelena’s heritage and encourage them to consider what the values she embodied - faith, compassion, wisdom, humility, care for others, love for her people and responsibility to the community - mean today.

Representing the City of Split, Silvana Burilović Crnov, head of the city’s Department of Culture, Heritage and Tourism and a representative of Mayor Tomislav Šuta, welcomed those gathered. She highlighted the value of the project, stressing that heritage is not only what is inherited from previous generations, but also what we pass on through our own actions to those who come after us. She congratulated the students on their efforts and creativity and thanked the mentors, schools, organisers and partners who made the project possible.

On Sunday, October 4, a workshop for parents titled “The Challenges of the Digital Age” was held. Professor Maja Jakšić and Professor Ana Jeličić, PhD, discussed the challenges facing parents and families in today’s digital environment.

On Monday, October 5, an exhibition of the parish collection was opened, followed by a spiritual retreat for young people. Eucharistic adoration, a reflection and music will begin at 8 p.m., with don Roko Kaštelan, Albina Grčić, Father Marin Karačić and the band Adeo taking part.

A special day of spiritual preparation for priests will be held on Wednesday, October 7.

On Thursday, October 8, the program will move to Trogir, where the Day of Caritas of the Archdiocese of Split-Makarska will be marked at the Church of St. John Paul II. Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m. by don Vedran Torić. At 6 p.m., a new Caritas dining facility will be officially opened, followed by a commemorative program at 6:30 p.m.

On Friday, October 9, a solemn musical program titled “On Christian and Croatian Roots” will be held at 8 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Family, serving as a spiritual and cultural prelude to the final day of the celebrations.

The centrepiece of the celebrations will take place on Saturday, October 10, on Our Lady’s Island. The prayer program will begin at 10 a.m. At 11 a.m., the central Eucharistic celebration will be led by