Marian Day in the Year of Faith

date: 28.06.2013.

The Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelisation has announced the programme of one of the greatest events in the Year of Faith, Marian Day – “Blessed are you because you believed”, that will be held in Vatican on October 12 and 13, 2013. The group that is preparing this event has given the extensive instructions for participation in this event. Application for participating in Marian Day is done directly through the Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelisation. The application form can be found at the official web site of the Council: http://www.annusfidei.va/, and filled form needs to be sent by August 31, 2013 at the e-mail address: giornatamariana@annusfidei.va, or at the fax number: 0039 06 69869521. The Council has prepared three different application forms that are free: A – Marian groups, B – individual pilgrims, and C –bishops. Marian Day is being held on the Anniversary of Fatima apparitions and for that occasion, the original statue from Fatima will be brought to Vatican. Holy Father Francis is going to be the main celebrant of the Holy Mass that will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2013. All of the groups that live Marian spirituality are invited to participate in this event, as well as families and faithful individuals who in the special way honour the Blessed Virgin Mary.