Einsiedeln – the most important place of pilgrimage in Switzerland in veneration of the Virgin Mary became a member of the Shrines of Europe network.

During a festive celebration in the Monastery of Einsiedeln, Franz Pirker, representative of the District of Einsiedeln received the official welcome certificate, signed by all the mayors of the Shrines of Europe partners.

The festivities were followed by a working meeting of all the cities’ mayors and municipal representatives, agreeing on further joint marketing acitivities.