Pope Francis visits Latvia's most important Catholic shrine at Aglona
(24 Sep 2018) Pope Francis praised Latvians on Monday for persevering through the horrors of Soviet and Nazi occupation, persecution and exile, and urged them to keep their Christian faith alive as subsequent generations confront new oppressions today.
During his homily outside the rain-drenched Mother of God basilica, at Latvia's most important Catholic shrine at Aglona, Francis said that sometimes we see a return to ways of thinking that would have us be suspicious of others, or would show us with statistics that we would be better off, more prosperous and more secure just by ourselves.
All of us may recommit ourselves to welcoming one another without discrimination, he told the faithful who stood through rain showers awaiting his arrival.
The basilica, near the southeastern border with Russia, is home to an important icon of the Virgin Mary that draws pilgrims from across the Baltics and Russia each year.
Francis is visiting Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to mark their 100th anniversaries of independence and to encourage the faith in the Baltics, which saw five decades of Soviet-imposed religious repression and state-sponsored atheism.
In addition, the Nazi occupation nearly exterminated their Jewish populations.
Latvia's population of some 2 million is about a quarter Lutheran, with Catholic and Orthodox minorities.
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Aglona Basilica
Аглонская базилика — католический храм в Латвии, памятник виленского барокко. Расположен в восточной части страны, у берега озера Циришс в селе Аглона. Единственный храм в Латвии со статусом малой базилики. Центр паломничества.
Aglona Basilica - a Catholic church in Latvia, a monument of Vilno baroque. Located in the eastern part of the country, near the shore of Lake Cirišs in the village of Aglona. The only church in Latvia with the status of a small basilica. Pilgrimage Center.
Aglona, Basilica, 13th of August 2007
1st day of catholic yearly mass event in Aglona, garden of Basilica.
First day of catholics' celebration in Aglona
Saint Mainard's day is the first day, when catholics from Latgale, Latvia and abroad are coming to Aglona to participate on yearly mass event.
Activity is maintained by Basilica of Aglona.
Pope Francis - Aglona - Holy Mass 24092018
Shrine of the Mother of God - Aglona (Latvia) - Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Pope Francis
Eco Boutique Guest House Celmalas - Aglona / Latvia
You are welcome at ECO BOUTIQUE GUEST HOUSE CELMALAS!
In Aglona, very close to the Aglona's Basilica a new guest house was opened. No matter how early or late you come to the CELMALAS, you will always be greeted with served snacks and coffee. On the second floor there are modern amazingly comfortable double rooms, where you will find everything you need - even a soft fluffy bathrobes and slippers! There is also a small kitchen where you can prepare yourself a light meal, but if you want to enjoy a delicious, baked barbecue, it is advised to use the terrace arbor. At your wish, the hostess (by the way, the professional chef that has served the table for The Pope when he visited Aglona) will serve a table for you too.
ECO BOUTIQUE GUEST HOUSE CELMALAS has a sauna and a banquet hall, tent and fireplaces, arbor. You can order a raft or boat on the lake. As well as the hostess is a passionate rose grower - you can cherish yourself with the subtle aroma of roses!
Address
Aglonas street 10, Aglona, Preiļu district, Latvia
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Phone: + 371 27574452, + 371 28836658
Aglona - Basilica
Basilica
Aglona, Basilica
Finish of Cross's Walk.
Aglona, Basilica, Cross's Walk
Sightseeing from Cross's Hill.
Aglona
Svetcelojums uz Aglonas svetvietu. Priesteris Andris Kravalis talking. Aglona catholic church . Basilica aglonensis. Latvia .
Aglona, Basilica, celebration
2nd day, evening, people go to participate in a Cross's Walk.
Aglona, Basilica, celebration
A look at Basilica from frontal parking place that during celebration mainly used for car parking and for mobile traders. They provide fast food, bread, honey, various souvenirs.
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Feast of the Assumption of Mary, at Aglona Basilica, Latvia = праздник Вознесения Святой девы Марии, Аглона, Латвия (Латгалия)
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Aglona, Basilica
Garden, Cross's Hill just before Cross' Walk
Aglona - 2003 Latvija Аглона
Tūkstošiem ticīgo pulcējās uz Vissvētākās Jaunavas Marijas Debesīs uzņemšanas svētkiem.
Тысяи паломников прибыли в эти дни в Аглону на празднование Вознесения Пресвятой Девы Марии.
Aglona
Svetcelojums uz Aglonas svetvietu. Jauniesu dienas 2008. Aglona catholic church . Basilica Aglonensis. Latvia . 2008
Aglona - Basilica
Sight from parking place to Basilica, taken late evening.
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Pope Francis - Aglona - Holy Mass 24092018
Shrine of the Mother of God - Aglona (Latvia) - Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Pope Francis