Slovenian Christians celebrate Assumption Day

Brezje, 15 August - Slovenia is celebrating Assumption Day today, one of the biggest Christian holidays, which is also a bank holiday in the mostly Catholic country. To observe the holiday believers traditionally flock to churches dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

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Slovenia's holiest pilgrimage site, the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians.
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