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- Title
The Historical Context of Boat Processions in Adriatic Maritime Pilgrimages.
- Authors
Katić, Mario; Vedriš, Trpimir
- Abstract
In this article, we argue that the different ritual structures of maritime pilgrimages result from the different historical backgrounds of each site. We have focused on two maritime pilgrimage sites in the Adriatic Sea: Nin, in contemporary Croatia (Northern Dalmatia), and Perast, in contemporary Montenegro (Kotor Bay). We compared these two locations and maritime pilgrimage processions because they have similar historical backgrounds (both were under Venice's significant influence), and comparable boat processions with similar structural elements. We concluded that multilayered customs, consisting of diverse popular traditions, were fused in these pilgrimages through ecclesiastical (para)liturgical processions. Based on material presented in this article, we concluded that the Nin and Perast elites drew on local traditions and developed maritime pilgrimage boat processions in order to draw out their political, religious, social, and economic potentials.
- Subjects
VENICE (Italy); MONTENEGRO; CROATIA; PROCESSIONS; PILGRIMS &; pilgrimages; BOATS &; boating; RITES &; ceremonies
- Publication
Religions, 2023, Vol 14, Issue 7, p884
- ISSN
2077-1444
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/rel14070884