Csíksomlyó Pilgrimage

In the 1990s the church and the surrounding region could no longer accommodate the hundreds of thousands pilgrims.

In 1993, a new altar was built at the mountain side and since then the celebration of the Eucharist have been taking place outdoors.

It represents the Lady Dressed in the Sun who has the moon under her feet and a wreath made of twelve stars around her head.

There is also a crown on her head, in her right hand a scepter, in her left arm her Holy Son, the baby Jesus.

In 1798 it was recognized as miraculous by the bishop Ignác Batthyány and he gave her the following name: “Wonderful and helpful Mother in protecting against heretics”.

"Babba Mária, a napba öltözött Boldogasszony”
The Three Hill Altar on the "Saddle" used for celebrating the mass for the pilgrims