A key attraction for pilgrims was the opportunity to venerate a fragment of St. Luke’s sacred relic, which is permanently housed at the chapel. The relic serves as a focal point for the faithful seeking miraculous intercession.
The Ukrainian Church celebrated the 390th anniversary of the founding of the monastery and the 30th anniversary of the transfer of the wonderworking Brailovo-Częstochowa Icon.
The project resulted from collaboration between multiple organizations.
The newly baptized candidates had completed a six-month catechization course before receiving the sacrament.
Austria has declared three days of national mourning beginning Wednesday, with a nationwide minute of silence scheduled for 10:00 local time.