St. Vitus Church

The Parish of St. Vitus in Vidovice has deep roots dating back to the Middle Ages, when an old parish with a church dedicated to St. Vitus existed in this area. That early parish community ceased to exist after the fall under Ottoman rule, no later than 1536, but the religious and local continuity in this area continued through the following centuries.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, Vidovice is again mentioned in church reports as part of the larger parishes of Bijela and Tolisa, with a gradual increase in the Catholic population. The parish was restored as an independent parish in 1853, and already in 1858 it was officially declared a parish, marking the beginning of a new chapter of organized church life in this area.

The first places of worship were modest buildings, made from available materials, but they were of great importance to the local community. At the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, a new church was built, but over time it proved too small for the needs of the faithful, so between 1922 and 1928 a larger parish church with a bell tower was erected, becoming the center of spiritual life.

Over time, various religious orders have also served in the parish, including the Servants of the Little Jesus and later the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, who still play an important role in the pastoral and social life of the community.

The Vidovice parish is also known for the large number of religious vocations, as a significant number of priests and nuns have come from it, which further testifies to its strong faith and tradition. Today the parish is led by a diocesan priest, and the parish includes the settlements of Vidovice and Jenjić, with a lively and active community that preserves its spiritual and cultural heritage.