News / Pope Francis blessed the work of a member of the EUA

Butkov mountain near the village Ladce in the Slovak Republic is becoming a very popular place for ecumenical meetings of Christians from countries around the world. In Europe, the unique "Rock sanctuary of Divine Mercy" of the local limestone quarry escaped neither the attention of Pope Francis, who in the audience blessed work of the author and implementer of the idea - an honorary member of EUA Mr. Ing. Anton Barcík (in the photo with Pope Francis). On Saturday 17 09th, 2016 in the premises of the Rock sanctuary consecrated new original Calvary with 15 stops Jesus Christ

(not just the traditional 14 years), which will significantly enhance this unique architectural and artistic work in the countryside. Rock sanctuary of Divine Mercy is so timely and forceful reminder for all of Europe, based on what and where to look millennial historical, cultural and spiritual roots of the Old Continent and the whole Euro-Atlantic civilization modern.