Mato Vodopić

Mato Vodopić ( born December 13, 1816 in Dubrovnik, Kingdom of Dalmatia, Empire Austria, † March 13, 1893 ) was a Roman Catholic priest, writer and naturalist, Bishop of Dubrovnik ( 1882-1893 ).

Life

Mato Vodopić studied philosophy and theology in Zadar. On November 15, 1840 he was ordained a deacon in Dubrovnik and on November 22, 1840 as a priest.

On March 19, 1882, he was elected bishop of Dubrovnik. This choice was instituted by Pope Leo XIII. confirmed on 3 July 1882. He was consecrated on September 3, 1882. As Bishop of Dubrovnik, he was, according to the apostolic letter of 12 September 1839 by Pope Gregory XVI. also Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Trebinje - Mrkan.

Mato Vodopić was an advocate of Yugoslav unity. His idea was not only the unification of Dalmatia with Croatia, but also Serbs and Italians in one state.

His first work, the novel Marija Konavoka, remained unfinished, but was published in parts since 1863. The amendment Tužna Jele ( the sad Jele ), published in 1868, was very popular among the population. The romantic poem Slava ( the slave ) was published in 1875. Well doborskijem razvalinam appeared in 1881. The novel Đenevrija a story from the old Dubrovnik, the manuscript was found after his death in the estate.

As a scientist, he collected native plants and created lists of birds and reptiles.

Bishop Mate Vodopić died at seventy-six years in Dubrovnik and was buried there.