{"id":27,"date":"2018-04-25T22:27:33","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T21:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.janez-krstnik-bohinj.si\/eng\/?page_id=27"},"modified":"2021-06-23T13:38:19","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T13:38:19","slug":"home-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.janez-krstnik-bohinj.si\/eng\/","title":{"rendered":"Home page"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a name=\"o-cerkvi\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"section sectionA\"><div data-post-id=\"8\" class=\"insert-page insert-page-8 \"><h1 class='insert-page-title'>A FEW FACTS ABOUT THE CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST BY LAKE BOHINJ<\/h1><p>This picturesque church falls under the parish of Srednja vas in Bohinj.<\/p>\n<p>It stands on a hill along Lake Bohinj and together with the stone bridge represents one of the biggest sights of Bohinj. It was built before 1300 and represents an important cultural and historical monument, which is why it is under cultural heritage protection.<\/p>\n<p>There are various styles in the church, from romance to baroque. Very interesting is the wooden head of Janez Krstnik from 1380, which is kept by the Institute for the Protection of Natural and Cultural Heritage. The frescos of the church are also famous, with the oldest ones dating from the 13th century. There are also some 72 different saints and other motifs painted. In three layers on the southern outer wall there are three paintings of St. Christopher who is the patron of pilgrims, travelers, drivers, carriers, rafters and boatmen.<br \/>\n<div id=\"pressrelease-content-8\" class=\"sh-content pressrelease-content sh-hide\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nA special feature of the church is the Baroque bellltower, which was added to the church in the 18th century along with the entrance to the church. It is known for its double onion, lanterns and roof coverings with shingles. There are also three wooden altars from different periods of the 17th century. Archaeological finds dating from the 1st to 5th centuries after Christ have been found in this area.<br \/>\n<\/div><div id=\"pressrelease-link-8\" class=\"sh-link pressrelease-link sh-hide\"><a href=\"#\" onclick=\"showhide_toggle('pressrelease', 8, 'more', 'hide'); return false;\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div id=\"pressrelease-toggle-8\">more<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a name=\"video\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sectionV\"><div data-post-id=\"145\" class=\"insert-page insert-page-145 \"><h1 class='insert-page-title'>VIDEO<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a name=\"dogodki\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"section sectionC\"><div data-post-id=\"147\" class=\"insert-page insert-page-147 \"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a name=\"beli-hudic\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"section sectionB\"><div data-post-id=\"149\" class=\"insert-page insert-page-149 \"><h1 class='insert-page-title'>THE WHITE DEVIL<\/h1>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.janez-krstnik-bohinj.si\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/sVJanez_foto4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.janez-krstnik-bohinj.si\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/sVJanez_foto4.png 400w, https:\/\/www.janez-krstnik-bohinj.si\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/sVJanez_foto4-300x240.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>On the inside of the arch of the church of St. John the white devil storms the imagination, sitting on Cain&#8217;s neck and whispering to him about murderous inclinations. This special feature was also seen by the famous French writer Jean Paul Sartre, when he was visiting Bohinj in the sixties of the last century.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professor Marija Cvetek, a high school student at that time, showed him and his companions the church.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"pressrelease-content-149\" class=\"sh-content pressrelease-content sh-hide\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>And when they saw the white devil, some of them attributed this color to mythological parables, while others were guessing whether the black color had faded throughout centuries. When I commented that it would then fade elsewhere, it was thought that this must have happened, but somewhere else this is not as noticeable as with the devil.<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>There is another scene from the 15th century above the scene of Cain and Abel, who present God with their own. That is St. George, piercing a big dragon with a spear, wearing a knightly armor and riding a white horse. The dragon lay down on his back and curled up horse&#8217;s legs. The battle takes place under the castle, where the king and the queen are watching St. George with fear, and at the foot of the hill, Margaret kneels and prays for a happy solution. On the northern side of the presbytery we find another little dragon, which St. Margaret of Antioch holds in her left hand, wrapped in a green garment. All these dragon images of the evil \u2013 devil \u2013 have also appeared in the fairy-tale tradition of the Bohinj man. It was merged with biblical contents and apocryphal legends, which were also brought along by artists. That is why these mythological motives are of key importance for reflecting on the folklore fairy-tale tradition that has been piercing through the millennia in today&#8217;s time and space.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If we return to the white devil and the white dragon\u2019s tail (a fragment on the northern inner side of the ship), their whiteness unintentionally reminds us of the fearsome white Bohinj mythology creatures: white women, b\u00eava (similar to Pehta), white snake and finally white Goldhorn. If these beings are benevolent, their whiteness increases their virtues, but if they incarnate evil, the white color makes them even more terrifying. In world literature this symbolism can be found in Melville&#8217;s Moby Dick, a terrific white whale which filled sailors with horror and announced their destruction.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Dr Marija Cvetek: Bajeslovno izro\u010dilo v cerkvici sv. Janeza ob Bohinjskem jezeru)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/div><div id=\"pressrelease-link-149\" class=\"sh-link pressrelease-link sh-hide\"><a href=\"#\" onclick=\"showhide_toggle('pressrelease', 149, 've\u010d', 'skrij'); return false;\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div id=\"pressrelease-toggle-149\">ve\u010d<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a name=\"ogledi-cerkve\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"section sectionD\"><div data-post-id=\"151\" class=\"insert-page insert-page-151 \">\t\t\n \t\t<div class=\"textfield100\">\n\t\t\t<h1 >TOURS OF THE CHURCH<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">OPENING HOURS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>21 April &#8211; 23 June<\/strong><br>Mon &#8211; Fri: 14:00 &#8211; 17:00<br>Sat &#8211; Sun: 10:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>21 June &#8211; 28 September<\/strong><br>daily: 9:00 &#8211; 19:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Larger organised groups (at least 10 visitors) should make an appointment in advance. Group visits are also possible outside opening hours by prior arrangement.<br>Contact: info@janez-krstnik-bohinj.si, +386 (0)40 237 812.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a name=\"vstopnice\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"section sectionC\"><div data-post-id=\"153\" class=\"insert-page insert-page-153 \"><h1 class='insert-page-title'>TICKETS<\/h1>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TICKETS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Church visit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Adults: \u20ac 3.50<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children up to 12 years: free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family: \u20ac 7.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seniors 65 +, Students or pupils, disabled: \u20ac 3.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adults group over 10 people: \u20ac 2.50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Visit to the bell tower:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Adults: \u20ac 3.50<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children up to 12 years: free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family: \u20ac 7.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seniors 65 +, Students or pupils, disabled: \u20ac 3.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adults over 10 people: \u20ac 2.50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Combination ticket church + bell tower:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>bell tower + church individuals: \u20ac 6,00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bell tower + church groups: \u20ac 5,00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Professional guided tour:<\/strong> \u20ac 40,00 <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a name=\"zvonik\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"section sectionAS\"><div data-post-id=\"155\" class=\"insert-page insert-page-155 \"><h1 class='insert-page-title'>BELFRY<\/h1>\n<p>In the Church of St. John the Baptist we offer an attractive rise via stairs to the belfry. The latter is 35 m high and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area of the church, Lake Bohinj and the surrounding mountains. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a name=\"trgovina-s-spominki\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"section sectionB\"><div data-post-id=\"157\" class=\"insert-page insert-page-157 \"><h1 class='insert-page-title'>SOUVENIR SHOP<\/h1>\n<p>In a small shop inside the church you can buy simple and beautiful gifts, souvenirs and religious items.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a name=\"svete-mase\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"section sectionC\"><div data-post-id=\"159\" class=\"insert-page insert-page-159 \"><h1 class='insert-page-title'>HOLY MASSES<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a name=\"darovi\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"section sectionE\"><div data-post-id=\"161\" class=\"insert-page insert-page-161 \">\t\t\n \t\t<div class=\"textfield75\">\n\t\t\t<h1 >DONATIONS FOR HOLY MASSES AND FOR LIGHTING CANDLES<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\n<p>At the reception in the church, you can donate for holy masses. Your donations will be given to the Church of St. John the Baptist or elsewhere. You can also light a candle that symbolizes your presence with the great saint.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a name=\"kdo-je-sveti-janez-krstnik\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"section sectionA\"><div data-post-id=\"169\" class=\"insert-page insert-page-169 \"><h1 class='insert-page-title'>WHO IS SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST<\/h1>\n<p>Evangelists Matthew and Luke report what Jesus said about him: \u201cTruly, I say to you, born from a woman, there is no one greater than John the Baptist.\u201d John was therefore greater than all patriarchs and prophets of the old testament: the first ones were given the promise of the Savior, others predicted the Messiah. John the Baptist was Messiah&#8217;s predecessor, he saw Him with his physical eyes, introduced him to the people and baptized Him. It is understandable, then, why the Church celebrates this great man with two holidays, celebrating his double birth: on June 24 the Church celebrates the solemn feast of his birth for this world and for the mission of Jesus&#8217; predecessor, and on August 29 the Church recalls his martyrdom and birth to heaven.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"pressrelease-content-169\" class=\"sh-content pressrelease-content sh-hide\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was the \u201cmessenger of the birth and death\u201d of the Son of God. The English spiritual writer St Bede Honorable, who died in 735, explains: \u201cWith his birth he announced the birth of Christ, proclaimed the proclamation of Christ and testified with baptism for Christ. Finally, with his suffering, he prophesied the suffering of Christ. There is no doubt that John the Baptist suffered prison and restraints because of the testimony of the Savior. Otherwise, the persecutor did not ask him to give up Christ, but to give up the truth; nevertheless he died for Christ, for it is Christ whi declares: I am the truth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth for which John the Baptist gave his life was the one of moral order. We know the story of his martyrdom from the Gospel accounts. Herod Antipas, the fourth ruler or tetrarch in Galilee and Perea, took Herodias, the wife of his half brother. She was at the same time Antipas\u2019 niece. For those who had a little sense of decency, it was disgusting that Herod married his brother&#8217;s wife when he was still alive. John the Baptist, faithful to his prophetic service, walked fearlessly before Herod and said to his face: \u201cYou are not allowed to have her!\u201d Evangelist Luke writes that John also criticized Herod for all other wickedness. Herod had neither the courage nor the power to convert, but rather to silence the messenger of God: he let John to be thrown into the dungeon in the inaccessible fortress Maherunt by the Dead Sea. Herod respected John, but even more, he was afraid of him. Herodias was particularly afraid of John, since the prophet jeopardized her position. When John was in prison for nearly a year, Herod celebrated his birthday in Maherun. What happened at that time, can be read in the Gospel. Herodias\u2019 daughter Salome danced before Herod and his guests. He was so fascinated by the beautiful girl and at the same time intoxicated by wine that he promised to do anything she wanted. What he did not now was that Salome was only a tool of Herodias\u2019 malicious intent. According to her mother\u2019s order Salome then claimed the head of John the Baptist. Herod was confused by this request, but he wanted to prove himself as a man of his word, and so fulfilled Salome\u2019s wish. With his personality, public appearance and martyrdom John the Baptist overwhelms us due to his manfulness and courage. His conscience was his only valid guideline. In order to force him to be silent, they had to cut off his head. His name day used to be called \u201cthe Beheading of St John the Baptist\u201d, known in the folk language also as \u201cthe Headless John\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/div><div id=\"pressrelease-link-169\" class=\"sh-link pressrelease-link sh-hide\"><a href=\"#\" onclick=\"showhide_toggle('pressrelease', 169, 've\u010d', 'skrij'); return false;\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div id=\"pressrelease-toggle-169\">ve\u010d<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a name=\"molitev-k-svetniku\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"section sectionBS\"><div data-post-id=\"163\" class=\"insert-page insert-page-163 \"><h1 class='insert-page-title'>PRAYER TO THE SAINT<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-main.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.janez-krstnik-bohinj.si\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.janez-krstnik-bohinj.si\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.janez-krstnik-bohinj.si\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.janez-krstnik-bohinj.si\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.janez-krstnik-bohinj.si\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.janez-krstnik-bohinj.si\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":144,"href":"https:\/\/www.janez-krstnik-bohinj.si\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/27\/revisions\/144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.janez-krstnik-bohinj.si\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}