The Virgin Mary Cave, Kaliori

Silent Temple of Mother Mary

Mary Cave of Kaliori is a human made cave which places on the top of green hill of Kaliori Village, Kalibogor Sub district, Banyumas. Only 14 kilometers from Purwokerto city, in this place, Catholic believer around the world rebound prayer trough Mary’s hand, the Jesus’ mother.

All locations are a leafless hill back and dry so that, some pastor from Oblat Maria Imaculata (OMI) start a reforestation movement. Together with all catholic believers around them, Mary Cave was built as a peaceful visit sacred place, beautiful and also cools. Each month visitors from anywhere go to the sacred for making prayer.

Besides crucifixion route which give chance to thoughtfully “Galgota Street” there is also backyard garden to pray, called by Life Rosario. This area also includes hotels with complete facilities, Ratu Surga Church, and old folks’ home.

Mary Cave was built on 15 august 1989 which was opened by Mgr. Paraguay S Hardjosoemarto MSC, bishop from Purwokerto. Pope Yohanes II blessing to Mary statue, he also sign the ancient inscription in impressive mass at 10 Oktober 1989 in Yogyakarta. Now this region became one of the complete places of Mary Cave in Indonesia with the full facilities.


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