On 20 January, a WYD Seoul 2027 Logo Sculpture Blessing Ceremony took place at Myeongdong Cathedral, marking an important step in the journey towards World Youth Day 2027. World Youth Day is an international gathering of young people from across the world, founded by St John Paul II in 1985, and celebrated with the Pope every few years in a different host country. It brings young people together for prayer, catechesis, cultural exchange, and joyful witness, helping them to deepen their faith, encounter Christ, and discover their vocation within the life of the Church.

The ceremony featured logo sculptures engraved with the names of dioceses from across Korea. The sculptures were designed by youth volunteer Jung Hoon Cho, also known as Maristella, and created using 100 percent recyclable materials. This reflects the ongoing emphasis during WYD preparation on care for creation and responsibility for the world entrusted to us.

Alongside the blessing ceremony, the domestic pilgrimage of the World Youth Day symbols officially began. The WYD Cross and Marian Icon will journey through dioceses across Korea, beginning on 21 January in the Diocese of Wonju. The symbols will travel through fifteen dioceses nationwide before returning to the Archdiocese of Seoul in June 2027, inviting prayer, reflection, and unity as the Church prepares to welcome young people from around the world.