A celebratory mass honoring Saint Hedwig took place at Marija Zvijezda Abbey near Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. While not widely known locally, Saint Hedwig is highly revered in Poland as a queen. Historical sources indicate she descended from Bosnia’s royal Kotromanić dynasty, establishing a unique link between the two nations. The celebration, led by […], aimed to acknowledge this often-overlooked connection. This event brought attention to the saint’s Bosnian heritage, bridging Polish and Bosnian history. The occasion underscored the enduring legacy of the Kotromanić dynasty and its reach beyond Bosnia's borders. The Sarajevo Times initially reported on the event.