On Friday, 6 November, a traditional St Martin's procession was held in Sveti Martin na Muri, bringing together several hundred faithful and residents. Participants walked through the streets by the light of lit candles, creating a festive and warm atmosphere.
At the head of the procession was a horseman portraying St Martin, symbolically leading the way from the parish church to the chapel in Vrhovljan. Upon reaching the chapel, the participants returned to the starting point in a solemn tone, where the programme continued.
Members of the Volunteer Fire Brigades of Sveti Martin na Muri and Lapšina were responsible for the safety of all participants and traffic regulation during the procession. Children had been making their own lanterns throughout the previous week, which they proudly carried in the procession, contributing to the special atmosphere of the event.
Upon returning to the church, a special programme prepared by pupils of the Sveti Martin na Muri Primary School followed. They performed a presentation and a play about the life of St Martin, with the highlight being a depiction of St Martin cutting his military cloak with a sword to share it with a beggar. After the programme, there was a social gathering with sweet treats. Children distributed homemade cakes and freshly baked muffins they had prepared themselves, bringing the event to a close in a friendly and cheerful tone.
