Brezje, Slovenia: Mary Help of Christians Church and the Miraculous Icon of Our Lady
About Saint Mary Help of Christians in Brezje, Slovenia:
One of the most interesting churches in Slovenia was built in Brezje in 1860, on top of ruins of an earlier church, and a painting was made of the Madonna and Child at that time. Beginning around 1865 there were reports of many healings that occurred when venerating the image and it became a popular place of pilgrimage.
The village is small, with only about 500 inhabitants, and is a wonderful destination.
The Shrine also offers rooms with breakfast at very reasonable prices.
Traveling to Brezje, Slovenia:
The nearest airport is in Ljubiana, which has frequent flights from many European cities. Brezje is accessible by car, as well as bus, from Ljublijana.
You can also take the train from Ljublijana to Globoko (about 1-hour travel time), which is just about one mile from the village. Get train schedules and fares here.
Address: Brezje 72, 4243 Brezje, Slovenia
Phone: +386 4 537 07 00
Click here for the official website of the of Saint Mary Help of Christians in Brezje.
Click here for a brief history of the Church.