Here's an aerial shot of the Latin-Rite Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the oldest church in Lwów, and the site of one of the most famous events in Poish history. In this church, in 1656, King Jan Kazimierz made his vows to Our Lady, entrusting the entire Polish nation to her, and declaring her the patroness and Queen of Poland. This act was in thanksgtiving for the Miracle at Jasna Góra, when the Swedish Deluge was miraculously stopped at the foot of the monastery in Czestochowa, the home of the Black Madonna.
This "Archcathedral Basilica" is the oldest church in Lwów, ironically, since it is now also the only Latin-rite church left in the predominantly Ukrainian Catholic city.
Krakow by Night
About Me
- J.C. Sikorski
- South Bend, IN, United States
- J.C. Sikorski is Assistant Director of the Office of Family Life for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend (IN). A native of his beloved homestate of Utah, John holds a B.A. in Theology and Philosophy, and an M.T.S. in Liturgical Studies from the University of Notre Dame.
2 comments:
I have been reading about your adventures in Lwow with great interest as it was my grandfather's home. It all seems so bitter-sweet. What is the opinion of the current locals of the Poles and the Latin Church?
I missed reading about your experiences during your blog vacation. Keep blogging.
Thanks,
Andrew A.
I will write about it soon. Thanks for reading, Andrew!
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