Original scientific paper

JOSIP KOSIRIĆ TEODOŠEVIĆ – BISHOP OF KORČULA (1787–1802) AND SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL PROMOTER

Vinicije B. LUPIS

Abstract

In a light of archival sources and literature author examines life of Josip Kosirić Teodošević the last bishop of Korčula (1787–1802). Author mainly analyses his exceptional importance regarding the cultural and artistic development of Korčula, especially since he was responsible for the baroque renovation of the cathedral, and he acquired relics of Roman martyr St. Vincenza (1795). Kosirić was an energetic and courageous person, originating from Šibenik’s noble infl uential family, who followed footsteps of his ancestors and signifi cantly marked cultural heritage of his city.

Keywords

Ecclesiastical history; history of art; bishop of Korčula; baroque; Josip Kosirić Teodošević

Hrčak ID:

9067

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/9067

Publication date:

15.12.2006.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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