• Because of the Black Madonna, Częstochowa is regarded as the most popular shrine in Poland, with many Polish Catholics making a pilgrimage there every year.
  • In 1931, Pope Pius XI established August 26 as the feast day of Our Lady of Częstochowa in commemoration of the icon’s move to Jasna Góra on...
  • On August 9, 1382, on the way to Vilna, the prince stopped in the village of Czestochowa near Jasna Góra and placed the icon for the night in the Dormition church.
  • An Orthodox church as a church building of Eastern Orthodoxy has a distinct, recognizable style among church architectures.
  • Mary’s eyes contemplate the divine glory, both in Bethlehem in her son, and in heaven where she reigns as Queen; yet perhaps Our Lady of Częstochowa...
  • The Hodegetria of Częstochowa is one of the seventy icons painted by the Apostle Luke during the life of the Virgin Mary.
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