Thousands of pilgrims came with devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary at the national Shrine in Berdychiv from the 16th to the 20th of July 2025. The theme of this year’s celebrations in honour of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was ‘Mother of God, guide us on the path of hope and peace’.
On Sunday 20th July, Cardinal Paulo Cezar Costa presided over the Solemn Eucharist, alongside the Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine, Cardinal Visvaldas Kulbokas, most of the Ukrainian episcopate, and numerous priests from Ukraine, Poland, and other countries. Despite the thick clouds and intermittent rain, more than 3,500 pilgrims came in the hope of an end to the war and a restoration of peace.
Many returned wearing scapulars, a sign of Mary’s protection, with over 100 people receiving them for the first time. Thanks to the entire delegation and to all those who supported the day with their contributions and prayers.
