Assumption Pilgrimage 2019

Assumption Pilgrimage 2019 | Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon | North Jackson, OH

The warm humid weather did not deter the many pilgrims who came to honor the Mother of God for the 54th Annual Assumption Pilgrimage. Three days of celebration were filled with Liturgies of the Roman, Byzantine, and Maronite rites with a special emphasis on the Liturgy for the sick and suffering on the actual feast day. The Basilica Church was at capacity for the Liturgy and Anointing of the Sick. The evening Liturgy was followed by a beautifully revenant procession onto the road and culminated at the base of the newly renovated tower. The sun set and the new limestone reflected in the candlelight as Our Lady of Lebanon stood majestically atop the tower as she has for 54 years. The “Ya Oum Allah” and blessing with the icon was followed by a glorious display of fireworks honoring Our Lady. Many joined us for the three days in the Cedars Hall for wonderful Lebanese food prepared by volunteers from the neighboring parishes of Youngstown, Akron, Cleveland, New Castle, Pittsburgh, and even as far away as Fall River. God bless all who helped and all who came to visit Our Lady’s Shrine!