Zarvanytsya Christmas invitation

At Christmas time the Marian spiritual center in Zarvanytsya, Ternopil' Region, attracts a great quantity of pilgrims. In fact, in winter the miraculous place acquires a special atmosphere. Moreover, here are specially prepared nativity scenes: one in the underground church, where the special atmosphere of the Christmas mystery is felt, the second in the area before the Cathedral of the Mother of God of Zarvanytsya, where pilgrims, especially children, are glad that the Holy Family is among the living personages of the Christmas scene’s action, as it was described in the Gospel stories. Here are sheep, rabbits, pheasants, doves and other live animals. Zarvanytsya is a miraculous place. It is truly a Bethlehem, where pilgrims receive spiritual joy, rest and peace of heart and soul. The Christmas scene in Zarvanytsya can be visited until the Feast of the Encounter (Presentation) of the Lord. For additional information, call Father Volodymyr Firman (+380673511500) or Father Volodymyr Toporovskyj (+380672747621).

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