LatviaPublished: 15 August 2026 at 15:02

President Rinkēvičs addresses worshippers at Aglona feast Mass

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs is taking part today in the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary feast Mass at Aglona Basilica and addressing those present. The event is being broadcast live.

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs is visiting Aglona Basilica today, where the feast Mass of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is being held. The head of state is taking part in the service and addressing the public gathered there.

Aglona Basilica traditionally draws large numbers of believers and pilgrims on this date each year, as people arrive to take part in the feast-day service. The president's participation and address are being broadcast live, allowing those who could not travel to Aglona in person to follow the event.

The president's presence at the Aglona festivities forms part of the annual observance, which brings together clergy and worshippers from across Latvia. The source report does not specify the content of the president's remarks — it states only that he is speaking during today's feast-day service and addressing those present.

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