Polish Bishops' Conference. News
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The Image of Our Lady
Prayers in front of the miraculous image of Our Lady of Częstochowa are the principal aim of pilgrims arriving at Jasna Góra. The image is one of the best recognised symbols of Christianity in Poland. The image of the Virgin Mary and Child venerated in the jasna Góra Shrine is one of the icons of the “Hodegetria”, or “Indicating the Way” type. The icon is also known as the Black Madonna since Mary’s face under the many layers of varnish is brown in colour. Legend has it that the image was painted by St. Luke the Evangelist on boards of the table used for meals by the Holy Family. Today scientists are inclined to accept one of two theories of the origin of the image. -
Rules of journalists mobility during the WYD in Krakow
All the media institutions which plan to transfer their OB vans around Kraków are advised to submit a list of such vehicles (registration number, make, station) to ppolak@zikit.krakow.pl by the end of the week. The vehicles itemised will be issued permits by the Roads Administration. Moreover, the vehicles will be treated as cars of Technical Services. You will be notified about the manner of receipt of the passes upon their issue.
