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216 steps to the magnificent basilica
After Mariazell, the pilgrimage church in Graz Mariatrost is the most important Marian shrine in Styria. The church was built in the high form of imperial baroque (1714) and was elevated to "Basilica minor" status by Pope John Paul II on October 28, 1999. Alongside Mariazell, Rein Abbey and Seckau Abbey, Mariatrost is the fourth basilica in Styria.
The steep staircase with 216 steps up to the basilica symbolizes a small pilgrimage route. This connecting path from "below" to "above" is intended to help pilgrims connect with God.
Pilgrim & hiking program
Pilgrim accompaniment inspires - with devotions, impulses and church services as well as pastoral and spiritual guidance, "praying with your feet" together becomes a unique experience.
Service times in the basilica
- every 13th of the month: Fatima pilgrimage
6.30 p.m. departure from the war memorial, 7.00 p.m. festive service in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Monday: No church service
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: Church service at 7 p.m.
- Friday: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after the service (approx. 30 min)
- Saturday: Church service at 5.00 pm (WZ) and 7.00 pm (SZ)
- Sunday: Mass at 8.00 am and 10.30 am in the Mariatrost Basilica, at 9.00 am "St. Josef im Walde" in the branch church in Niederschöckl
Mariatrost Basilica
Kirchplatz 8
8044 Graz
Phone: 0043 316/391145
E-mail: graz-mariatrost (at) graz-seckau.at
Web: www.mariatrost.graz-seckau.at
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