Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
The mountain shrine at Hebo preserving the body of St. Justin de Jacobis, the Vincentian missionary-bishop remembered for entering deeply into the language, liturgy, and Christian culture of the region.
The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
Hebo places St. Justin de Jacobis inside the Eritrean and Ethiopian Christian world he served. His legacy is strongest when told through Ge'ez liturgy, local clergy formation, language learning, and respect for an ancient Christianity—not as a European discovering Africa.
St. Justin's resting place
Venerate the saint within the mountain community that preserves his memory.
Ge'ez liturgical world
Approach his mission through the ancient Alexandrian and Ge'ez Christian tradition.
Formation and local leadership
Remember his commitment to language, local clergy, and an inculturated Catholic Church.
Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations