Way of Integral Renewal of Man Via Reginae

Beneficiary: Cultural Roads Foundation

Slovak partner: City of Svidnik

Implementation period: 01/06/2018 - 31/12/2018

Realized project value: € 91,023.58 , including ERDF co-financing: € 77,370.04 ,

"Because the most important thing is man" - such a slogan inspired partners to develop and implement a project consisting in the construction of the Via Reginae Integral Human Renewal Walking Trail. Additionally, the Carpathians are an ideal external space for internal discoveries, reflection on one's own life and searching for one's destiny and calling. As part of the road, 6 stations (regeneration rooms) have been created where individuals or groups can find a distance to civilization and everyday life. The engaged specialists were responsible for psychoeducational support regarding spiritual and mental regeneration, awakening lasting positive emotions and interpersonal relations, using the riches of nature and space as elements stimulating the search for oneself, natural attractions and cultural heritage conducive to experiencing spiritual and mystical ecstasies and impressions.

The main activities carried out under the project:

• Promotion of the Walking Trail Strategy of the Integral Human Renewal Via Reginae in Poland . As part of the task, the DIOC VR Walking Trail Strategy was developed, containing a system of stations based on places related to the Marian cult. The strategy includes the development and implementation of common cross-border standards and guidelines for the protection and preservation of cultural heritage and the scope of assistance for those in need. As part of the Cultural Road Picnic in Jarosław, a photo exhibition and a conference were organized, during which the route strategy and thematic presentations by specialists were presented.
• Promotion of the Walking Trail Strategy of the Way of Integral Human Renewal Via Reginae in Slovakia . As on the Polish side, the DIOC Via Reginae Walking Trail Strategy has been developed. After the conference organized in Poland, the project partner prepared a publication containing a collection of papers prepared especially for the project and presented at the conference. There was also a photo exhibition in Slovakia.
• Development of a pilot program - implementation of activities related to the Integral Renewal of Man in Poland . On the basis of the developed Walking Trail Strategy, a pilot program was created and activities related to Integral Renewal of Man were implemented by creating the following stations / regeneration rooms (Station I - Taking the Distance - Opening Way, Station II - Reflection and Contemplation - Ecological Road, Station III - Psychobiological Renewal - The Way of Relaxation, Station IV - Spiritual Renewal - The Way of Healing, Station V - Balneological Renewal - The Way of Purification, Station VI - Inspiration Gallery - The Way of Aesthetic Search). Using the standards developed and described in the Strategy, specialists provided support to 122 people. The meetings were conducted by clergymen, specialists in the field of psychology, psychiatry, spiritual renewal, sexuality, and family matters. The purpose of the meetings was to create space and support so that each person had time to reflect on their own life and find their own path through spiritual and mental regeneration. Finally, a summary report was prepared with recommendations for further similar solutions.
• Development of a pilot program - implementation of activities related to Integral Human Renewal in Slovakia . As in Poland, a pilot program was created and activities related to Integral Renewal of Man were implemented by creating the following stations (Station I - Taking the Distance - Way of Opening, Station II - Reflection and Contemplation - Ecological Way, Station III - Psychobiological Renewal - Way of Relaxation, Station IV - Spiritual Renewal - The Way of Healing, Station V - Balneological Renewal - The Way of Purification, Station VI - Gallery of Inspiration - The Way of Aesthetic Search). In Slovakia, experts supported 120 people. The aim of the meeting was to create space and support so that everyone had time to think about their life and look for a path through spiritual and psychological regeneration.

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