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Pilgrims observe traditional Pentecost at Șumuleu Ciuc in Romania

Euronews · 27 days ago
Euronews
Euronews
27 days ago

Following the centuries-old tradition, some of the faithful stopped first at the Franciscan cathedral to pray before walking up to the Șumuleu Hill to the open-air altar where the mass was held.

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  • Thousands attended the largest Catholic Pentecost procession in Central and Eastern Europe.
  • Pilgrims followed tradition by praying at the Franciscan cathedral before ascending Șumuleu Hill. 11s
  • The Way of the Cross route features 14 symbolic crosses. 31s
  • The pilgrimage has a tradition spanning over 450 years. 44s
  • The event is linked to a 1576 attempt to impose a Unitarian religion on local Catholics. 52s
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