The miracle fountain shrine of Bajkút or Szentkút (holy well) close to the village of Doroslovo in Vojvodina, Serbia has been known since the Middle Ages. The first documents of the parish are from 1382 and the existence of a fountain with miraculous powers was mentioned already then. According to legend, The Holy Mother has appeared at the fountain several times and she has asked God to give healing power to the water of the well. Many miraculous events have been linked with Szentkút and lots of believers, including the blind and crippled are visiting the shrine, collecting the holy water and praying for blessing, recovery and peace of mind. The first chapel in honour of Virgin Mary was built in 1796 and has since been rebuilt and enlarged into the present church. The Doroslovo Madonna, a sculpture of The Holy Mother was erected by the well 1861. An open air altar is attached to the outside of the church, and is decorated with numerous beautiful fresco paintings by Lajos Horvath. One of these paintings describes the miracle of the blind man Janos Zabloczky who gained his sight back by washing his eyes with the holy water.
Doroslovo is a beautifully located pilgrimage site, attracting Christians from different countries. It belongs to the Catholic parish and is welcoming large numbers of of pilgrims, Catholic, Orthodox and Evangelical Christians at the holy days of special celebration. Due to its holy water, its history and beautiful location, Doroslovo offers ideal conditions for peaceful contemplation and prayers, encouraging believers to come back often for the powerful experience of a truly holy place.
Doroslovo is located close to Hungary, between Sombor and Novi Sad, about 45 km from Osijek across the Danube bridge to Croatia.
