Ilija Okrugic
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Ilija Okrugić-Srijemac was a Croatian
poet and play wright from Syrmia
, one of members of Croatian national renaissance
and a Catholic priest.
Ilija Okrugić was born in Sremski Karlovci
(then in Military Frontier
, later reunited with Kingdom of Croatia, part of Habsburg Monarchy
), in the family that worked in administration.
He went to elementary school in Sremski Karlovci, and studied theology
later in Đakovo (in the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia
, part of Habsburg Monarchy
).
Bishop Josip Juraj Strossmayer
ordained him as a priest. Okrugić was in the first generation of the priests that Strossmayer ordained, so they remained in more friendly relations, that reflected in Okrugić's works.
He served as chaplain
and vicar
in various places in Syrmia and Slavonia; in Zemun
, Kukujevci
, Sot, Sarvaš
, Levanjska Varoš
, also was a prebendar in Đakovo, in the major church of the bishopric.
The last phase of his service was in Petrovaradin
(then in Military Frontier
and later in the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia
, part of Austrian Empire
, later Austria-Hungary
), from 1866 till his death. He had a title of abbot of St. Demetrius.
He worked with in Zora dalmatinska of Ante Kuzmanić and Danica
of Ljudevit Gaj
(there Okrugić published his poetry and historical discussions), but also in other Croatian press.
Croats
Croats are a South Slavic ethnic group mostly living in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and nearby countries. There are around 4 million Croats living inside Croatia and up to 4.5 million throughout the rest of the world. Responding to political, social and economic pressure, many Croats have...
poet and play wright from Syrmia
Syrmia
Syrmia is a fertile region of the Pannonian Plain in Europe, between the Danube and Sava rivers. It is divided between Serbia in the east and Croatia in the west....
, one of members of Croatian national renaissance
Illyrian movement
The Illyrian movement , also Croatian national revival , was a cultural and political campaign with roots in the early modern period, and revived by a group of young Croatian intellectuals during the first half of 19th century, around the years of 1835–1849...
and a Catholic priest.
Ilija Okrugić was born in Sremski Karlovci
Sremski Karlovci
Sremski Karlovci is a town and municipality in Serbia, in the autonomous province of Vojvodina, situated on the bank of the river Danube, 8 km from Novi Sad...
(then in Military Frontier
Military Frontier
The Military Frontier was a borderland of Habsburg Austria and later the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, which acted as the cordon sanitaire against incursions from the Ottoman Empire...
, later reunited with Kingdom of Croatia, part of Habsburg Monarchy
Habsburg Monarchy
The Habsburg Monarchy covered the territories ruled by the junior Austrian branch of the House of Habsburg , and then by the successor House of Habsburg-Lorraine , between 1526 and 1867/1918. The Imperial capital was Vienna, except from 1583 to 1611, when it was moved to Prague...
), in the family that worked in administration.
He went to elementary school in Sremski Karlovci, and studied theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
later in Đakovo (in the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia
Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia
The Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia or Croatia Slavonia was an autonomous kingdom within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It was part of the Hungarian Kingdom within the dual Austro-Hungarian state, being within the Lands of the Crown of St. Stephen or Transleithania...
, part of Habsburg Monarchy
Habsburg Monarchy
The Habsburg Monarchy covered the territories ruled by the junior Austrian branch of the House of Habsburg , and then by the successor House of Habsburg-Lorraine , between 1526 and 1867/1918. The Imperial capital was Vienna, except from 1583 to 1611, when it was moved to Prague...
).
Bishop Josip Juraj Strossmayer
Josip Juraj Strossmayer
Josip Juraj Strossmayer was a Croatian politician, Roman Catholic bishop and benefactor.-Early life and rise as a cleric:...
ordained him as a priest. Okrugić was in the first generation of the priests that Strossmayer ordained, so they remained in more friendly relations, that reflected in Okrugić's works.
He served as chaplain
Chaplain
Traditionally, a chaplain is a minister in a specialized setting such as a priest, pastor, rabbi, or imam or lay representative of a religion attached to a secular institution such as a hospital, prison, military unit, police department, university, or private chapel...
and vicar
Vicar
In the broadest sense, a vicar is a representative, deputy or substitute; anyone acting "in the person of" or agent for a superior . In this sense, the title is comparable to lieutenant...
in various places in Syrmia and Slavonia; in Zemun
Zemun
Zemun is a historical town and one of the 17 municipalities which constitute the City of Belgrade, the capital of Serbia...
, Kukujevci
Kukujevci
Kukujevci is a village in Serbia. It is situated in the Šid municipality, in the Srem District, Vojvodina province. The village has a Serb ethnic majority and its population numbering 2,252 people ....
, Sot, Sarvaš
Sarvaš
Sarvaš is a village in eastern Slavonia, Croatia, located east of Osijek. It has a population of 1,539 . It is administratively located within the area of the city of Osijek....
, Levanjska Varoš
Levanjska Varoš
Levanjska Varoš is a municipality in Osijek-Baranja county, Croatia. There are 1,226 inhabitants, 79.5% who are Croats and 16.4% who are Serbs....
, also was a prebendar in Đakovo, in the major church of the bishopric.
The last phase of his service was in Petrovaradin
Petrovaradin
Petrovaradin , is part of the agglomeration of Novi Sad in Serbia...
(then in Military Frontier
Military Frontier
The Military Frontier was a borderland of Habsburg Austria and later the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, which acted as the cordon sanitaire against incursions from the Ottoman Empire...
and later in the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia
Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia
The Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia or Croatia Slavonia was an autonomous kingdom within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It was part of the Hungarian Kingdom within the dual Austro-Hungarian state, being within the Lands of the Crown of St. Stephen or Transleithania...
, part of Austrian Empire
Austrian Empire
The Austrian Empire was a modern era successor empire, which was centered on what is today's Austria and which officially lasted from 1804 to 1867. It was followed by the Empire of Austria-Hungary, whose proclamation was a diplomatic move that elevated Hungary's status within the Austrian Empire...
, later Austria-Hungary
Austria-Hungary
Austria-Hungary , more formally known as the Kingdoms and Lands Represented in the Imperial Council and the Lands of the Holy Hungarian Crown of Saint Stephen, was a constitutional monarchic union between the crowns of the Austrian Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary in...
), from 1866 till his death. He had a title of abbot of St. Demetrius.
He worked with in Zora dalmatinska of Ante Kuzmanić and Danica
Danica
Danica may refer to:* Denmark, whose Latin name is "Danica"* Danica , a personification of the Morning Star in Slavic mythology* Danica , people with the given name Danica...
of Ljudevit Gaj
Ljudevit Gaj
Ljudevit Gaj was a Croatian linguist, politician, journalist and writer. He was one of the central figures of the Croatian national reformation, also known as the Illyrian Movement.-Origin:...
(there Okrugić published his poetry and historical discussions), but also in other Croatian press.