Rokovo – Celebration of Saint Roch, the Patron Saint

Saint Roch is the patron saint of St Roch’s Church in Brežice, and the celebration of this beloved saint’s feast day has a long tradition in the town. In the past, Rokovo was an important festive and social occasion in Brežice, bringing together locals and visitors for religious celebrations, a fair and various local customs.

An important part of the Rokovo tradition was also telerflajš, a dish traditionally prepared by the people of Brežice for this occasion. Today, this aspect of local heritage is being revived. Following Sunday’s service, visitors will be invited to enjoy traditional telerflajš, while the festive programme will be complemented by a Craft Fair, bringing the former lively fair atmosphere of Rokovo back to Brežice.

Saturday, 15 August

7.00 pm – Opening Mass, blessing of medicinal herbs, procession and the sung Franciscan Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Sunday, 16 August – Rokovo Sunday

Masses at 7.00 am, 8.00 am, 9.00 am (celebrated by Peter Ivančič) and 7.00 pm.

10.00 am – Main Solemn Mass

Celebrated by Jože Planinšek.

After Mass – Traditional telerflajš tasting.

8.00 am–1.00 pm – Craft Fair and presentation of local activities

Rokovo continues to preserve the memory of a celebration that once held a special place in the life of Brežice, while reviving the customs, flavours and lively fair atmosphere associated with this part of the town’s history.