Catholicscope - One of the caves of Mary in West Java that could be a choice of place of spiritual pilgrimage is the Gua Maria Sawer Rahmat Kuningan. This place is located in Cisantana, Cigugur, Kuningan.
Administratively, this Mary's cave is located in Kristus Raja Parish Cigugur. However, it is closer to the Maria Putri Murni Sejati Church Cisantana.
For pilgrims coming from Jakarta can use private cars or motorcycles. Or pilgrims can catch the train to Cirebon and continue the bus ride to Cigugur.
Alternatively, pilgrims take a bus from Jakarta passing Cigugur. From Cigugur, the journey continues by taking public transportation to Gua Maria Sawer Rahmat.
Pilgrims from Bandung will pass through Tasikmalaya-Kuningan-Cirebon. Before entering the city of Kuningan or Cigadung turn left past Cigugur then go to Cisantana.
Pilgrims who drive a private car or motorbike can park a car or motorcycle in the parking lot near the entrance to the Gua Maria Sawer Rahmat. There are many stalls selling gifts and spiritual objects. There is also a toilet that can be used visitors.
From this place, pilgrims can continue their journey towards Getzemani Park. This is one of the peaceful place that pilgrims used to pray before continuing Jalan Salib and towards the Gua Maria Sawer Rahmat.
There is cool and quit atmosphere in the journey to the Gua Maria Sawer Rahmat. Pilgrims can feel the peace and silence in this place.
For pilgrims who want to stay, Gua Maria Sawer Rahmat provides a pavilion to stay. Although this place is semi-open, but there are mats, mattresses and pillows to rest. There is also a kitchen for cooking.
If you visit Gua Maria Maria Sawer Rahmat, don’t forget to take time to stop by Cisantana Church. This church is not far from Gua Maria Sawer Rahmat. There is a signpost on the side of the road that makes it easy for pilgrims.
The location of his church rather go left from the direction of the cave of Mary to Cigugur. The Cisantana Church has a large black cross without a corpus. The church also has a unique interior, most of the church's interior is made of wood.
Pilgrims who want to attend Mass at Cisantana Church or the parish center, Cigugur Church can check the Mass schedule and attend Mass in there.
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