The sanctuary of the Lady of Šumanovci is the oldest in the territory of the Vukovar-Srijem county, dating back to the 14th century. The construction of the monastery for the Franciscans in this territory was ordered by the Alsani counts, for which they got the approval by the pope Gregory XI in 1373. The monastery was completed in 1375, and the Franciscans were strengthening the Catholic religion. They also built the Church of St. Mary which was gradually developing into a parish fete site. In 1376, the pope Gregory XI gave special absolution to worshippers on pilgrimage to Šumanovci. During the time of the Turks, the sanctuary suffered damage, but after their rule, it became the place of pilgrimage again.In 1822, a new church was built in Šumanovci, in which the statue of the Assumption was exhibited. Pilgrims of the Lady of Šumanovci found "a sign of hope and consolation in it". They worship it in large num-bers throughout the year on various occasions, and particularly on the Feast of the Assumption and the Nativity of the Virgin Mary.