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Did you know that the largest pilgrimage in Slovak history took place on July 3, 1995, in the presence of Pope John Paul II? At that time, up to 650,000 pilgrims headed to Mariánska hora. What else makes this pilgrimage site special?   Levoča – the pearl of Spiš Before Levoča became an important pilgrimage […]

The small village of Ľutina in northeastern Slovakia doesn’t stand out for anything in particular, except for having the oldest Greek Catholic minor basilica in Slovakia. And it is precisely this basilica that makes Ľutina a significant Greek Catholic pilgrimage site in the country. The origin of the pilgrimage site in Ľutina, located near Sabinov

The most famous pilgrimage site in Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in a valley between two mountains – Križevac and Podbrdo. It became famous due to the apparitions in the 1990s, which attracted attention not only from locals but also from people worldwide. The history of Medjugorje, a small town in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is

The pilgrimage site of Šaštín-Stráže is located in the Senica district of the Trnava region. It is the national shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows, the patron saint of Slovakia. What can you see here? The sacred history of Šaštín dates back to the 16th century when an image of the Virgin Mary was venerated

Saint Charbel Makhlouf (1828–1898) was a Maronite monk and hermit from Lebanon. Which places in Slovakia preserve his legacy and allow believers to connect with him more deeply? St. Charbel (also Sharbel) was born in the small Lebanese village of Bekaa Kafra into a poor farming family. From an early age, he was deeply religious

Lourdes caves began to emerge worldwide as symbolic reminders of the actual cave in Massabielle near the French town of Lourdes. There are several dozen in Slovakia. Discover their history and locations where, in addition to spiritual refreshment, you can draw strength from beautiful nature.   History of the Lourdes cave phenomenon To understand the

Saint Benedict the Hermit, also known as Saint Beňadik, is the first Slovak martyr, a disciple of St. Andrew-Svorad, and the patron of the Nitra diocese. He spent part of his life in the well-known monastery of Skalka near Trenčín, where he dedicated himself to a strict, ascetic way of life.   An ascetic life,

Have you ever heard of San Giovanni Rotondo? This Italian town is famous thanks to Padre Pio, the Capuchin friar whose life was surrounded by mysticism and miracles. What is the story of one of the most renowned saints, and what can you see in San Giovanni Rotondo? Padre Pio: A Life Marked by Stigmata

2102 years ago, one of the most famous disasters in human history occurred – the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which destroyed the Roman city of Pompeii. The beautiful Roman city disappeared from the surface of the Earth for over 1,500 years until excavations revealed it. The day that brought destruction On August 24 in the

Churches dedicated to Saint Joseph are significant components of the spiritual heritage of many regions. Saint Joseph, the husband of the Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus Christ, is revered in Christian tradition as the patron of families, workers, and the dying. Churches bearing his name are scattered around the world, each with