Pupils of the Youth Educational Center Otto Lipkowski in Krupski Młyn last weekend they stayed at the Marian Sanctuary in Licheń Stary, where they helped in raking leaves. However, the main purpose of the stay is rehabilitation through Christian values.
This year's visit was exceptional. The young people, together with their educators - Mr. Tomasz Commissioner and Arkadiusz Guzym, came to Licheń after a one-year break caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
- “We are very happy that we were able to come to the sanctuary this year. It is a unique place, as evidenced by the words of our pupils, who remember the trip to Licheń with nostalgia. Besides, it is a time of silence and prayer for them, which is difficult to find in the center, ”explained Arkadiusz Guzy.
During their stay in the Licheń sanctuary, the young people spent their time helping to clean the area and praying. During their stay, they visited the basilica, went to the Grąblin forest, and participated in the Holy Mass. in front of the Miraculous Picture of Our Lady of Lichen.
On Saturday, Fr. Zbigniew Grygorcewicz, MIC, who prepared an occasional conference for them. The main goal of the pilgrimage to Lichen is rehabilitation work with socially maladjusted youth based on Christian values.
The first pilgrimage of young people from the Educational Center in Krupski Młyn to Licheń took place in 2005.
Text and photos: Sanctuary Press Office
