St. Ladislaus spring

We had arranged in advance with the program organizer of the Holy Well that we would arrive with a group of pilgrims! He was very willing and helpful, and provided all the necessary information. We are grateful for the help! It was a real spiritual boost. Before the Holy Mass, the cantor led a little tune-up, we sang Marian hymns, he added a few words, and this really helped us arrive in spirit. The Franciscan priest encouraged the people with such a fiery performance that some believers said they would rather go to confession again! We had beautiful autumn weather, so we were able to walk up to the Hermit Caves, which was a great experience for the children and young people, and a good bit of exercise. We were happy to see that the Kékestető can be seen on clear days! May God bless their work, our lives, and we thank them for their service!

The Holy Well is the “heart” of the pilgrimage site. Above the well, there is a sculptured superstructure with seven taps with water from the well and a relief depicting the Seven Saints, as well as a statue of the mute shepherd boy on top who was healed here after the Virgin Mary appeared to him and encouraged him to dig the well. . The water is attributed with miraculous powers, to this day. Behind the well, by the cross on the stone wall, stood the oak tree in whose crown the Virgin Mary appeared. The shrine also offers many other attractions.

Nice, quiet, refreshing and at the same time calming for the body and soul. The place has a special atmosphere. The church is a few minutes walk from the huge parking lot, and the shrine is next to it. We even went up to the cave dwellings on the slightly steep path, and the colorful forest in autumn was a wonderful sight. Everything is cultured, clean, and there are toilets. The park around is also very nice. There is a small playground, and opposite it is a delicious and inexpensive Szent Jakab restaurant. We will come back again.

Mátraverebély-Szentkút, according to legend and folk tradition, in 1092. It has been called Szentkút since 1195 because of this event. In 1700, Pope Clement XI had some miraculous healings that occurred at Szentkút investigated and accepted their authenticity. In 1701, the Blessed Virgin appeared before thousands of believers, sitting on her throne and holding the baby Jesus in her arms. In 1928, a decorative fountain carved from stone was erected above the spring, its seven spouts symbolizing the seven sacraments

You can walk around from the Mátraverebély, Szentkúti branch bus stop in about 1-2 hours. It is located in an incredibly clean, tidy environment. You can travel by light rail to Hatvan or by bus to Budapest. There are many attractions. For example, the Szentkút Well, the Church of Piety. Or a ruined castle, which must have been elegant in its heyday. More and more people from the capital are moving out because of the quiet, peaceful environment.