Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
The Tsarskoye Selo Catholic church preserves the original Fatima icon “By You, Unity,” blessed in 2006 and associated with prayer for Russia and Christian unity.
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The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
This is a Marian pilgrimage stop because of a specific image, not simply a historic imperial-era church. The original icon “By You, Unity” was solemnly blessed and installed here in 2006 and has become a focus of prayer for Russia and Christian unity.
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The original “By You, Unity” icon
Pray before the image created as a Catholic-Orthodox visual appeal for unity in Christ.
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Fatima and Russia
Place the icon within the Fatima call to conversion, prayer, and peace.
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A July 13 devotion
The Archdiocese identifies July 13 as the icon’s feast and an especially fitting pilgrimage day.
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