Svatá Hora invites you to the anniversary of the coronation of the Madonna - the festivities will offer a weekend full of traditions and experiences

At the end of June, Svatá Hora will commemorate 293 years since the coronation of the statue of Our Lady of Svatá Hora. The solemn moment, when the golden crowns were placed on the heads of the Madonna and her Son in 1732, is commemorated annually on the third Sunday after Palm Sunday, as stipulated by papal decree. This year the celebration falls on the weekend of 28 and 29 June.

Saturday 28 June - a day with spiritual depth and family atmosphere

Saturday's programme of festivities on Svatá Hora will offer a spiritual dimension, entertainment for children and cultural experiences. Visitors can take a horse-drawn carriage ride, visit the opening of the holy pictures, take part in an experiential tour and lecture or listen to a concert in the basilica. The highlight of the day will be the evening light procession after the Mass of the Vigil. Thus, on Saturday, the Holy Mountain will come alive not only with a spiritual message, but also with an atmosphere for the whole family.

Program:

10.00-12.00 and 13.00-17.00 - horse-drawn carriage ride through the grounds

15.00 - opening of the holy pictures

16.00 - children's adventure tour Walk to the Knight

16.45-17.45 - lecture by Věra Smolová Significant Coronations during the Redemptorists' time on Svatá Hora

17.00 - Holy Mass

18.00-19.00 - concert in the basilica

19.00 - Prayer of the Holy Rosary at the Coronation Altar

19.30 - Vigil Mass, followed by the traditional procession of lights

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Sunday 29 June - solemn commemoration of the Coronation of the Madonna of St. Mary

The main day of celebrations will begin in the morning with prayer and Mass. At 9 a.m., the solemn liturgy will culminate, after which the statue of Our Lady of St. Mary of the Holy Mountain will go in procession among the pilgrims. Sunday's programme will be complemented by accompanying events for children, a Marian devotion, a concert and vespers. The whole day will be marked by gratitude and respect for the tradition of the coronation, which is one of the most important spiritual events of the year.

Program:

7.30 a.m. - Mass in the Basilica

8.30 - Prayer of the Holy Rosary at the Coronation Altar

9.00 - Solemn Holy Mass, celebrated by the Redemptorist P. David Horáček, followed by a procession with the statue of grace

11.00 - Silent Mass in the Basilica

11.00 - Puppet performance of The Princess from the Picture by the Basta-fidli Theatre

Next Sunday programme:

9.00-12.00 and 13.00-14.00 - scenic horse-drawn carriage rides

1.00 p.m. - Marian devotion at the Coronation Altar with the solemn blessing and veneration of the love statue

14.00 - organ half-hour in the basilica

15.30 - Holy Mass, followed by singing of Czech Vespers

Throughout the day, admission to the St. Mary's Museum will be symbolic - for one crown.

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