From Catholictraditions.org: The origin of this miraculous image in Czestochowa, Poland is unknown for absolute certainty, but according to tradition the painting was a portrait of Our Lady done by St. John sometime after the Crucifixion of Our Lord and remained in the Holy Land until discovered by St. Helena of the Cross in the fourth century. The painting was taken to Constaninople, where St. Helena’s son, the Emperor Constantine, erected a church for its enthronement. This image was revered by the people of the city. During the siege by…
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10/12/2013 POLISH GENEALOGY SEMINAR
Polish Genealogy Seminar with Kris Rzepczynski Researchers interested in their Polish roots are faced with a unique set of challenges; from the language to the infinite spelling variations, and the shifting bourndaries on the map. This program will explore these challenges, review important American sources, both print and online, and describe research strategies that can shed light on your ancestral town in Poland. Saturday, October 12,2013 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Main library McMaster Center (second floor) 325 Michigan Street, Toledo OH **registration is required** For more information, or to…
Read MoreToledo Polish Genealogy Society Meeting
The TPGS, (Toledo Polish Genealogy Society) is having their monthly meeting this Saturday, 9/19, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon at the St. Hedwig’s School. Their guest speaker this month is author Rosemary Chorzempa.
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