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Why do people burn candles in shrines?
Why do people burn candles in shrines?

November has arrived. One of those less pleasant months of the year – the days are getting shorter, it is cold and dark. November days will certainly brighten up our evenings spent at home, under a blanket, with a cup of warm cocoa, brightened by the glow of candles. Exactly – candles. Where did the tradition of burning them actually come from? Have you ever wondered about it?

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May 13, Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
May 13, Feast of Our Lady of Fatima

On May 13, the Catholic Church around the world celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, established in 2002. Every year, the event gathers crowds of pilgrims from all over the world who come to Fatima to pray in front of the statue of Our Lady, who appeared to three children in 1917.

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In the footsteps of dinosaurs from Ourem
In the footsteps of dinosaurs from Ourem

Did you know that when traveling to Ourem you can also visit Jurassic Park? Don't worry - the visit will not be as dangerous as those in the film series! In the park "Natural Monument In the Footsteps of Dinosaurs" in Ourém (Pegadas de Dinossáurios da Serra de Aire) you will see up close the prints of dinosaurs from 175 million years ago!

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World Youth Days in Portugal
World Youth Days in Portugal

Young people from all over the world will meet this year in Lisbon to experience World Youth Day together. The participants of the meeting will also have the opportunity to visit Fatima, where the Holy Father will arrive on August 5.

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On a bike maybe?
On a bike maybe?

It would be a really great idea to go to one of the Shrines of Europe cities on two wheels...

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Shrines of Europe - the path of culture and spirituality
Shrines of Europe - the path of culture and spirituality

On May 27, the opening of the photography exhibition "Shrines of Europe - the path of culture and spirituality" took place.

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New website of the Shrines of Europe Association
New website of the Shrines of Europe Association

Welcome to the new website of the Shrines of Europe Association, where you will find information about the cities - sanctuaries of Europe - the most important centers of Marian worship on the Old Continent.

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