Kiliani Pilgrimage Week Würzburg
Diocesan Pilgrimage Week to the Apostles of the Franks in the Kiliansdom
About Kiliani Pilgrimage
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A Heritage of Over a Thousand Years
The Kiliani Pilgrimage Week commemorates the three Apostles of the Franks, Kilian, Kolonat, and Totnan, who proclaimed the Christian faith in Würzburg over 1,300 years ago and died a martyr's death for it. The veneration of the three saints has a tradition of over a thousand years and remains a defining element for Catholic Lower Franconia to this day.
Program of the Pilgrimage Week
During the pilgrimage week, the relics of the Apostles of the Franks are exhibited and venerated in processions in the Kiliansdom. The Diocese of Würzburg organizes a dense program of pontifical masses, services, ecumenical celebrations, and special formats. In past years, these included a "Night of Hope," an ecumenical service, and visits to hospices and palliative care units. Family-friendly activities and discovery rallies also invite younger guests to the bishop's city.
Between Piety and Folk Festival
Parallel to the pilgrimage week, the Kiliani Folk Festival (Volksfest) with amusement rides takes place in Würzburg, complemented by the Kiliani Fair (Messe) in the city center. Thus, spiritual reflection and secular festivities combine to form one of the most defining dates in Würzburg's annual calendar.
Regional Context
Würzburg is an independent city and the seat of the bishop in the Lower Franconia administrative region of Bavaria. The Kiliani Pilgrimage attracts thousands of pilgrims from the entire diocese each year and is considered the spiritual highlight of the Franconian church year.
Kiliani Pilgrimage — edition 2026
From July 7th to 14th, 2026, the Diocese of Würzburg will celebrate the Kiliani Pilgrimage Week in honor of the Apostles of the Franks Kilian, Kolonat, and Totnan. The motto for 2026 is "Have courage, get up!". In the Kiliansdom, the relics of the three saints will be exhibited and venerated; the central feast day is July 8th. The program includes pontifical masses, services, ecumenical celebrations, and family-friendly activities. In parallel, the Kiliani Folk Festival will take place in Würzburg.
Programme Kiliani Pilgrimage 2026
Opening of the pilgrimage week and exhibition of the relics of the Apostles of the Franks in the Kiliansdom. Central Kiliani feast day on July 8th with pontifical mass. Daily pilgrimage services, processions, ecumenical celebrations, and special events throughout the week. Accompanying Kiliani Folk Festival and Kiliani Fair in the city center.
Highlights Kiliani Pilgrimage 2026
- Veneration of the relics of the Apostles of the Franks in the Kiliansdom
- Kiliani feast day on July 8th with pontifical mass
- Motto 2026: "Have courage, get up!"
- Processions and ecumenical celebrations
- Accompanying Kiliani Folk Festival in Würzburg
Prices Kiliani Pilgrimage 2026
Services and pilgrimage celebrations are freely accessible. Kiliani Folk Festival with its own prices for rides and refreshments.
Practical information — Kiliani Pilgrimage
Getting There
The Kiliansdom is centrally located in Würzburg's old town, a few minutes' walk from the main train station and easily accessible by tram. Würzburg is connected to the motorway network via the A3 and A7; parking garages are available in the city center.
Admission
The services and pilgrimage celebrations are freely accessible. The parallel Kiliani Folk Festival has its own prices for rides and refreshments.
Note
The detailed program for the pilgrimage week is published by the Diocese of Würzburg in advance at kiliani.bistum-wuerzburg.de.
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Kiliansdom Würzburg
Domstraße 40, 97070 Würzburg
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