Sveti Jošt on Paški Kozjak
Elevation: 1063 m / 3488 ft
Type: church
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Description of church:
The Church of St. Jošt, the highest-lying parish church in the Šaleška dolina valley, is located just below Špik, the highest peak of Paški Kozjak on the west (1,108 m).
The Neo-Gothic parish church of St. Jošt dates from 1884, though the church has been connected to the area since 1482. The original building on the site was Gothic, but it was demolished in 1879 and rebuilt between 1881 and 1883 in the Neo-Gothic style. The rectangular Baroque chapels give the church a Latin cross ground plan.
In the central niche of the main altar stands a statue of St. Jošt, patron saint of pilgrims, the blind, retirement homes, sailors and bakers, and intercessor for good harvests and protection of grain from fire and livestock, against fire and storms, fever and plague.
Next to the church stands a Baroque-style presbytery, the former sacristan's house, which is a typical Kozjak residential building.
A path leads from the church to Špik, where you can enjoy magnificent views in all directions.
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