Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
The Gothic basilica houses the Merciful Virgin Mary of Trnava, an image associated by tradition with blood-like tears in 1663 and 1708. Archbishop Christian August approved public veneration in 1708; the record preserves that act without restating every report as scientifically verified.
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The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
Read the image's reported tears, 1708 investigation, public-veneration approval, plague memory, and present novena as distinct layers.
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The merciful image
See the Roman-derived painting.
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Investigation and public veneration
Keep the historical judgment precise.
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The living November novena
Join the devotion as practiced today.
Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations
Novena of Our Lady of TrnavaThe novena ordinarily begins November 13 and continues through November 21; confirm the current programme and liturgies.
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