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Cathedral · Hungary

Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption on Chapter Hill

Győr, Győr-Moson-Sopron, Hungary

Blessed Vilmos AporCathedralNational MemorialRelicsSaint TombSt. LadislausWeeping Marian ImageCatholic Hungary: Crown, Saints & Marian Ways collectionWhere Saints Rest collectionCatholic

Why pilgrims come

A sacred place worth the journey.

Győr's cathedral forms a rare threefold pilgrimage site: the herm reliquary of St. Ladislaus, the venerated Weeping Virgin image, and the tomb of Blessed Bishop Vilmos Apor, killed in 1945 while protecting women and girls.

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The pilgrim’s guide

What makes this visit meaningful

Build the visit around three exact sacred relationships: Ladislaus's relic, the Marian image, and Apor's tomb.

01

St. Ladislaus's herm

Meet one of Hungary's great medieval reliquaries.

02

Blessed Vilmos Apor

Pray at the tomb of a bishop killed protecting others.

03

The Weeping Virgin image

Keep image veneration distinct from apparition classification.

Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations

Feast of Blessed Vilmos AporConnected to this place through Buried in the cathedral.
Feast of St. LadislausVerify the year's cathedral and procession program.

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