Miracle
The borders were never peaceful. On August 7, 1715 the Turks started to attack Sinj. The Turkish army under the leadership of Mehmed Pasa were more numerous and better armed than the brave Sinj defenders. The battle finished on August 15, 1715 when the brave heroes of Cetina finally beat the Turkish military. The defenders of Sinj were convinced that Our Lady Mary (Miracle Painting from the Sinj church) gave them strength for their glorious victory. Also, the Turkish army was significantly weakened by disease which was raging among them. All were convinced that was also God’s deed. It is written that the Ottomans saw a woman in light and were frightened by it.
That is the reason why in the town of Sinj, the holiday of the Assumption of Mary (Croatian: Velika Gospa) on August 15, is always specially respected and celebrated. Special pride in their achievement was taken by the surviving defenders who in commemoration of their victory instituted the Alka tournament.
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