Our Lady of Czestochowa

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…

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