# Saint Roch (Sveti Rok) — Plague Protector

> Saint Roch — Sveti Rok — invoked across Krk for protection from plague, infectious disease, and broader misfortune; his August 16 feast and dedicated chapels reflect generations of fearful gratitude for survival.

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Saint Roch — Sveti Rok — invoked across Krk for protection from plague, infectious disease, and broader misfortune; his August 16 feast and dedicated chapels reflect generations of fearful gratitude for survival.

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