The Historical Context of Boat Processions in Adriatic Maritime Pilgrimages
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 Mo...
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b7313a9f802b41438f61fafbabedcdd02023-11-18T21:10:02ZengMDPI AGReligions2077-14442023-07-0114788410.3390/rel14070884The Historical Context of Boat Processions in Adriatic Maritime PilgrimagesMario Katić0Trpimir Vedriš1Department of Ethnology and Anthropology, University of Zadar, 23000 Zadar, CroatiaDepartment of History, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, CroatiaIn 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.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/14/7/884maritime pilgrimageboat processionVenetian ceremoniesAdriaticNinPerast |
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| title | The Historical Context of Boat Processions in Adriatic Maritime Pilgrimages |
| title_full | The Historical Context of Boat Processions in Adriatic Maritime Pilgrimages |
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| title_short | The Historical Context of Boat Processions in Adriatic Maritime Pilgrimages |
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