The largest statue of the Virgin Mary in Europe has been installed in the central‑Polish village of Konotopie, where local officials anticipate a rise in pilgrim numbers and a corresponding uplift in the economy. At the same time, a billionaire’s charitable contribution is judged unlikely to significantly impede the ongoing trend toward secularisation. The information comes from a report published by Deutsche Welle.
Poland's New Virgin Mary Statue to Boost Pilgrimage and Local Economy
The largest Virgin Mary statue in Europe has been erected in the village of Konotopie, sparking expectations of increased pilgrim traffic and economic growth, while a billionaire's donation is unlikely to slow secularisation, according to Deutsche Welle.
