Kryžiu kalno atlaidai,10.0°E
Channel data : 10e,11560v,7200(hdtv,dvb-s2)
Channel Name : LTU-006
Date : 28/07
Time : 15:27
Sat Name : Eutelsat 10A
Sat Pos : 10.0°E
Event Type : Kryžiu kalno atlaidai
Cross Hill Celebrations - Celebrations held in Šiauliai. From Šiauliai Cathedral pilgrimage to Cross Hill is taking place. Hymns are sung during the march, the Rosary is prayed, and the litany is spoken.
History
19th century At the end of the 19th century the tradition of worship on the Hill of Crosses began to emerge. It was developed in the interwar period.
1997 May 28 When Pope John Paul II established the Diocese of Šiauliai, the feast was revived. 1997 July 20 By the decree of 18 December, Bishop Eugenijus Bartulis of Šiauliai resumed the celebration of the Cross of the Hill of Crosses. Until then, on July 16, Carmel Blessed. On the day of the feast of the Virgin Mary (Scaplier), the bishop moved the celebrated solemn to the last Sunday in July.
