Last year, the Zagreb Archdiocese donated a total of HRK 309,000 (€41,200) to families with many children, continuing the tradition begun 20 years ago by the Archbishop, Cardinal Josip Bozanic.

In 2021, based on recommendations from parish priests, 103 children from multi-member families were christened, the Zagreb Archdiocese said on Saturday.

There were 66 christenings of the fifth child, 15 christenings of the sixth child, 12 christenings of the seventh child, six christenings of the eighth child, three christenings of the ninth child and one christening of the 13th child.

The family of each child was donated HRK 3,000 (€400) and a copy of the Bible.