Renovations & extensions
Renovations & extensions
1714: laying of the foundation stone; The entire construction period was 143 years, with the first trade fairs taking place after just 30 years
1846: The Franciscans come to Mariatrost (initiated by Father Johannes Dorner) and stay for around 150 years
1980s: Major renovation/refurbishment
1997/98: Transfer of the facility to the Diocese of Graz-Seckau; The first diocesan priest is Pastor Bierbauer
1999: Elevation to Papal Basilica
2021: Restoration of the organ telework by Drago Lukman after it had not been intact since 1941
Since 2019: Ongoing renovation of the basilica
1846: The Franciscans come to Mariatrost (initiated by Father Johannes Dorner) and stay for around 150 years
1980s: Major renovation/refurbishment
1997/98: Transfer of the facility to the Diocese of Graz-Seckau; The first diocesan priest is Pastor Bierbauer
1999: Elevation to Papal Basilica
2021: Restoration of the organ telework by Drago Lukman after it had not been intact since 1941
Since 2019: Ongoing renovation of the basilica