St. George’s church

Perched on a hill above the Juričići hamlet, along with the adjacent St. George’s cemetery, the church of St. George stands as a proud guardian of history.

From humble beginnings to modern splendor
The church's history stretches deep into the past, with its first indirect mention dating back to 1768 in a report by the bishop of Makarska, Stjepan Blašković. Before the current structure, a much smaller church stood on this site, covered with stone slabs and featuring a wooden altar with a painting of st. George on canvas.

Construction of the present church (1906)
The year 1906 marked a turning point – the old church was demolished to make way for today’s more spacious building.
Builder: Mate Letica, a contractor from Baška Voda.
Fact: The church was blessed on April 23, 1907, exactly on the feast of st. George.
Bell tower: The current bell tower, which gives the church its recognizable silhouette, was built in 1934 by local master craftsmen from the Medići family.

Interior and artistic value
The interior of the church blends tradition with modern restoration:
Altar: Part of the altar was crafted in 1940 by the stonemason Ante Frank from Split.
Art: The ceiling features an impressive painting by the Croatian artist Ivanišević, depicting the resurrection of Christ and four Croatian blesseds.
Statue of st. George: A gift from local resident Jure Medić, which has dominated the space since the renovation in 2001.

Note for visitors:
Holy masses at st. George’s church are traditionally held on the feasts of st. John and st. George, when this place comes alive in the spirit of tradition.