” ” ” “"The catalyst of the 2007 Pilgrimage of the three peoples go on the promoters is the Abbey of Millstatt, founded in 1070 and turned into one of the most significant examples of Romanesque art in Europe". Millstatt "is a deeply symbolic place for the Christianisation of Carinthia: it takes its name from the Latin reminiscence of the mille statuae, portraying idols that the Slavic Duke Domitian wanted to be publicly destroyed in the VIII century when he converted to Christianity, transforming a pagan sanctuary into a church. But that’s not all: the Benedictine Abbey of Millstatt (later handed over to the knightly order of Saint George and the Jesuits) was the oldest German-speaking cultural centre in Carinthia, the importance of which is also proven by its colourful, precious medieval architecture". In 2006, the "pilgrimage" was hosted by the archdiocese of Udine. The final destination of the event is the Sanctuary of Lussari. The subject: "Mary, the witness of God’s love".” “
