The wooden cross, off to the left of the main path coming down Apparition Mountain, marks the spot of an event that took place between Our Lady and the visionary Marija on June 26th, 1981.
Adoration Chapel
The Adoration Chapel was built in 1991, to offer a place for silent adoration of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament of the Altar to the pilgrims. Due to the lack of prayer space at the Shrine, Holy Masses in different languages are celebrated there during the morning, but it is open for personal prayer during the afternoon.
Different services and Institutions linked to the shrine
- Domus Pacis (House of Peace)
- Mother's Village
- St. Francis' Garden
- Presbytery
- Information Booth
- Souvenir Shop
- First Aid Station
- Parking
Jesus, Mary and Joseph went on a pilgrimage three times a year, in order to celebrate the Living God of Israel. It was a major event for the people and a very important "mitzvah" (commandment) for the Jews. From Nazareth, they had to walk about 100 miles in order to reach Jerusalem. They had to leave their daily habits, their schedule for prayer, work, relationships, and be kind of "uprooted" for a while. They never knew exactly what was in store for them on the way, but with joy they faced discomfort and tiredness. They were carried ahead by a wonderful goal: to pray in the Temple, "be seen" by God and fulfill His call! Each pilgrimage allowed them to reach a new height in their spiritual life.
Medjugorje - The Exterior Altar |
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Because of new needs, which surfaced with the coming of numerous pilgrims, the church and its surroundings have been rearranged ever since 1981. |
In the name of all the priests serving this parish, I wish you a sincere welcome in the parish of Medjugorje. I thank you from the heart for your desire and your availability to visit this place of grace and of prayer. May God the Almighty, through the intercession of our Heavenly Mother, the Queen of Peace, reward all the efforts and pains, which you take while coming here. May through you and your sacerdotal service, that God be glorified in this place, where means of salvation are offered in greater abundance to the faithful from the whole world. I am convinced that your arrival here and your stay in this high-place of prayer will be a true spiritual cooling. I am convinced that, here, more strongly than elsewhere, you will feel at which point the faithful of our modern times need the priest – the dispenser of the mysteries of God.
Prayer gatherings of pilgrims in the parish demanded the construction of a space for conferences, prayer meetings and international seminars. The Hall, which seats 800, was built in 1998.
On the cross is written:"To Jesus Christ, Redeemer of the human race, as a sign of their faith, love and hope, in remembrance of the 1900 years since the death of Jesus".
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Medjugorje - (Podbrdo)The wooden Cross - Drveni križ
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