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The Via Mariae - a pilgrimage route where you can get to know yourself.
Published on 15 June 2018
Romania
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About this good practice
Via Mariae – the last 100 km was built in a partnership by Harghita County Council, Transylvanian Way of Mary Organization, Harghita Community Development Association, local municipalities and associations. The 6,500 euro project (building of the routes, pilgrimage insignias, certificates and passports, promotional materials, event organization etc.) budget was funded by partners. The 100 kilometre pilgrimage route is available on foot, bicycle and horse. Pilgrims can experience a lifelong adventure with the possibility of learning about local history and attractions, and also which will help them not only to get closer to the environment but to prove their own physical and mental perseverance. The www.100km.mariaut.ro website contributes to a calm and meaningful pilgrimage, including accommodations, attractions, shops, cafes, pharmacies, health centers, police stations, and other important locations.
Local contacts are available in each settlement to support pilgrims.
How does the practice reach its objectives and how it is implemented?
At the first organized program, between 13-19 of May 2018, several participants take part on the 5 day event: on foot about 20 persons accross the whole way, and more then 100 took part on one or two days, by bicycle 15 and by horse 125 participants where registred.
Participants was coming from Roumania, Hungary, Slovakia, Danmark, USA.
Local contacts are available in each settlement to support pilgrims.
How does the practice reach its objectives and how it is implemented?
At the first organized program, between 13-19 of May 2018, several participants take part on the 5 day event: on foot about 20 persons accross the whole way, and more then 100 took part on one or two days, by bicycle 15 and by horse 125 participants where registred.
Participants was coming from Roumania, Hungary, Slovakia, Danmark, USA.
Resources needed
Training for guides and hosts
Maintaining anddeveloping the road
Maps and brochures
Maintaining anddeveloping the road
Maps and brochures
Evidence of success
Number of participants:
On the Road 1day pilgrimage (connecting shrines from Austria, Hungary and Romania): 2500
Rosary pilgrimage: 200
Thematic pilgrimage: 50
Registered participants/year:
Pentecostal 40 days pilgrimage from Budapest to Șumuleu Ciuc (Csíksomlyó): 100
individual pilgrims: 50
Last 100 km pilgrimage: 60
Horseback pilgrimage: 140
Bicycle: 150
Marathon of Holy Mary: 50
Sacred Marathon: 350
New guides and volunteers: 30
On the Road 1day pilgrimage (connecting shrines from Austria, Hungary and Romania): 2500
Rosary pilgrimage: 200
Thematic pilgrimage: 50
Registered participants/year:
Pentecostal 40 days pilgrimage from Budapest to Șumuleu Ciuc (Csíksomlyó): 100
individual pilgrims: 50
Last 100 km pilgrimage: 60
Horseback pilgrimage: 140
Bicycle: 150
Marathon of Holy Mary: 50
Sacred Marathon: 350
New guides and volunteers: 30
Potential for learning or transfer
Organizing pilgrimage for groups
Cooperation with local stakeholders (land owners, mountain rescue teams, local authorities, churches)
Revitalizing local traditional activities
Cooperation with local stakeholders (land owners, mountain rescue teams, local authorities, churches)
Revitalizing local traditional activities
Further information
Website
Good practice owner
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Organisation
Via Mariae Association
Romania
Centru