JASNA GORA MONASTERY - HOME OF THE BLACK MADONNA
Czestochowa is a city known all over the world for the miraculous icon of the Black Madonna housed in the Pauline Monastery of Jasna Gora. The city is located in south Poland, 125 km (approx. 77 mi) from Krakow.
Czestochowa has medieval origins. In 14th century the town became an important trade centre on the route from Russia to Lower Silesia and Saxony. Nevertheless, its development has been always related to the Pauline Monastery of Jasna Gora (Bright Hill) founded in 1382 by the Polish Piast prince of Upper Silesia, Wladyslaw Opolczyk. When the monastery received the famous painting of the Black Madonna it became an important religious and pilgrimage centre. In the 17th century the monastery was turned into a fortress and played a vital role during The Deluge in 1655 when it proved to be an efficient point of Polish resistance against the Swedish invasion. The Black Madonna was credited with miraculously saving the monastery and since it actually changed the course of the war, King John Casimir Vasa declared Our Lady of Czestochowa a Queen and Protector of Poland and “crowned” the icon. At the beginning of 19th century the Holy Virgin Mary Avenue was constructed, around which new houses and shops were built and which is now the main arterial road of the city. Nowadays, Czestochowa is a cultural centre and one of the main tourist attractions of the area. Besides the monastery, there are also museums, theatres, libraries, historical monuments and ruins of a medieval castle in Olsztyn located around 25 kilometres (ca. 16 mi) from the city centre. The town attracts millions of tourists and pilgrims every year.
The main purpose for visiting Czestochowa is certainly the presence of the Black Madonna icon in the Monastery of the Pauline Fathers of Jasna Gora. The altar of the gothic chapel houses a miraculous painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary with the Infant Jesus in her arms. The Virgin is dressed in a blue veil covered with golden fleur-de-lis. The origins of the icon are still being discussed. The painting was possibly brought to Czestochowa from Jerusalem via Constantinople and Belz by Wladyslaw Opolczyk. Other hypothesis states that it could have been brought by the Pauline monks from their founding monastery in Hungary. There are several legends concerning the Black Madonna. One of them explains the darkened complexion of the Virgin’s face: once the church got on fire, the flames however did not manage to destroy it thanks to the presence of the holy painting; they only affected Madonna’s face. According to another legend, the two scars on the Virgin’s right cheek appeared as a result of the Hussites plundering of the sanctuary in 1430. One of the robbers struck the painting twice with a sword but the face of the Black Madonna started to bleed. Terrified he ran away (or fell to the ground and died, optionally).
The icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa has been a destination of numerous pilgrimages from all over the world. An average of 4-5 million pilgrims come each year with their thanks, pleas and prayers, many of them on foot. There are several pilgrimage routes in Poland, of which the longest one is over 600 km (approx. 373 mi) long and it takes 20 days to cover the distance. The oldest pilgrimage in Poland arrives from Warsaw every August 15th, on the day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A few days later, on August 26th, all other pilgrimages arrive to celebrate the day of Our Holy Mother of Czestochowa. Many Polish Catholics make a pilgrimage there every year.
The Black Madonna of Poland
The shrine of Czestochowa is found in the heart of Poland. A highlight of Marian devotion, it attracts four to five million pilgrims each year from 80 countries worldwide. The icon of the Black Madonna and Child goes back to medieval tradition. According to historians, the painting follows the model of Byzantine iconography: it is an Odigitria icon, that is to say, the image of one that points out and guides all along the path. A legend attributes the creation of this painting to St. Luke, who was a contemporary of Mary, and so could reproduce her true image. In 1382 the icon was brought to the hill of Jasna Gora, which means Bright Mountain in Polish and overlooks Czestochowa. At Prince Władysław of Opole's initiative, a hilltop monastery was built for the Pauline monks. The Child's face is turned towards the pilgrim. But Her gaze is elsewhere, as if looking into the distance, beyond time and space. Both the Mother and the Son seemed immersed in thought, yielding an aura of wisdom. The brown color of their skin contrasts with the bright surroundings. Mary shows the Child Jesus to the pilgrim, and the Christ Child holds a book in one hand, and with the other gives a simple yet noble gesture of blessing. In every moment of difficulty of Poland, the population has huddled around the Black Madonna of Czestochowa and the child Jesus, this merely increases the influx of pilgrims. Even today, tens of thousands of people walk to the shrine each summer. The image is dark .. made even darker by the smoke of candles that continuously burn before the icon. Karol Wojtyla himself visited frequently as a pilgrimage to the shrine, especially in 1936, along with many other university students who pledged to build a new Poland with the help of the Virgin. Prayer: Our Lady of Czestochowa, Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us. Our Lady of Czestochowa, Mother of those who place their hope in Divine Providence, pray for us. Our Lady of Czestochowa, Mother of those who are deceived, pray for us. Our Lady of Czestochowa, Mother of those who are betrayed, pray for us. Our Lady of Czestochowa, Mother of those who are imprisoned, pray for us. Our Lady of Czestochowa, Mother of those who suffer from cold, pray for us. Our Lady of Czestochowa, Mother of those who are afraid, pray for us. Our Lady of Czestochowa, Poland Mother of the suffering, pray for us. Our Lady of Czestochowa, Poland Mother of the faithful, pray for us. Pray for us, Our Lady of Czestochowa, That we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.
The renovation of the Pauline Fathers' Monastery in Jasna Góra
The promotional video of the project „The comprehensive renovation of the buildings of the Pauline Fathers' Monastery in Jasna Góra, co-financed by the Regional Operational Programme of the Silesia Voivodeship for the years 2007-2013
Czestochowa, Poland
The city is known for the famous Pauline monastery of Jasna Góra, which is the home of the Black Madonna painting (Polish: Jasnogórski Cudowny obraz Najświętszej Maryi Panny Niepokalanie Poczętej), a shrine to the Virgin Mary.
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Black Madonna - Jasna Gora Monastery Poland
Our Lady of Czestochowa icon, Black Madonna of Poland
CZESTOCHOWA - Santuario JASNA GORA - POLAND (HD1080p)
*** The Catholic Shrine of JASNA G?RA (is: Claro Monte) is located in CZESTOCHOWA, south of POLAND. It houses a community of Pauline monks and is considered the main pilgrimage center of the country. Its importance is due to the fact that it has a very famous icon of the Virgin, the VIRGIN of CZESTOCHOWA painted on a 122.2 x 82.2 cm board and represents the bust of a Black Virgin with the child Jesus in her arms, whose realization is attributed to the evangelist Luke. ***
Black Madonna + Kalwaria Shrine + Dinner-by DLI Travel, Poland
Visiting Monastery of Our Lady of Czestochowa, the biggest Marian Shrine of Poland, known as. Black Madonna. One of the most important places of religious worship in the Christian world, with tradition of pilgrimages that goes back to the 14th century. Our Holy Father has frequently visited Jasna Gorna Monastery. We celebrate Mass at the Pauline Monastery and venerate the priceless treasures contained within, including the Miraculous Icon.
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Alto-Serdeczna Matko
Alto Choir Practice: Serdeczna Matko , a traditional Polish Marian song. Our Lady of Częstochowa (the Black Madonna) is intimately associated with Poland and is located in the Pauline monastery of Jasna Góra, in Częstochowa Poland. It is the most famous shrine and place of pilgrimage to the Virgin Mary in Poland.
Polish Lyrics
Serdeczna Matko, Opiekunko ludzi
Niech Cie płacz sierót do litości wzbudzi!
Wygnańcy Ewy, do Ciebie wołamy,
Zlituj się, zlituj, niech się, nie tułamy.
English Translation:
Beloved Mother, guardian of our nation.
O hearken to our supplication.
Your loyal children kneeling we beseech you.
Grant us the graces to be loyal to you.
Serdeczna Matko-Pronunciation
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Choir Practice: Serdeczna Matko [Loving Mother] , is a traditional Polish Marian song. Our Lady of Częstochowa (the Black Madonna) is intimately associated with Poland and is located in the Pauline monastery of Jasna Góra, in Częstochowa Poland. It is the most famous shrine and place of pilgrimage to the Virgin Mary in Poland.
Polish Lyrics
Serdeczna Matko, Opiekunko ludzi
Niech Cie płacz sierót do litości wzbudzi!
Wygnańcy Ewy, do Ciebie wołamy,
Zlituj się, zlituj, niech się, nie tułamy.
English Translation:
Beloved Mother, guardian of our nation.
O hearken to our supplication.
Your loyal children kneeling we beseech you.
Grant us the graces to be loyal to you.
Serdeczna Matko-Tenor
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Tenor Choir Practice: Serdeczna Matko [Loving Mother] , is a traditional Polish Marian song. Our Lady of Częstochowa (the Black Madonna) is intimately associated with Poland and is located in the Pauline monastery of Jasna Góra, in Częstochowa Poland. It is the most famous shrine and place of pilgrimage to the Virgin Mary in Poland.
Polish Lyrics
Serdeczna Matko, Opiekunko ludzi
Niech Cie płacz sierót do litości wzbudzi!
Wygnańcy Ewy, do Ciebie wołamy,
Zlituj się, zlituj, niech się, nie tułamy.
English Translation:
Beloved Mother, guardian of our nation.
O hearken to our supplication.
Your loyal children kneeling we beseech you.
Grant us the graces to be loyal to you.
Black Madonna of Częstochowa - Jasna Gora Monastery
The Black Madonna of Częstochowa at the Jasna Gora Monastery in Poland is one of the world's most important, and most visited Marian Shrines. Learn all about it on our Pilgrimage to Poland: 206tours.com/tour158
Częstochowa, Poland.
Monastery of Jasna Góra in Częstochowa, Poland. Black Madonna.
Serdeczna Matko-Alto
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Alto Choir Practice: Serdeczna Matko [Loving Mother] , is a traditional Polish Marian song. Our Lady of Częstochowa (the Black Madonna) is intimately associated with Poland and is located in the Pauline monastery of Jasna Góra, in Częstochowa Poland. It is the most famous shrine and place of pilgrimage to the Virgin Mary in Poland.
Polish Lyrics
Serdeczna Matko, Opiekunko ludzi
Niech Cie płacz sierót do litości wzbudzi!
Wygnańcy Ewy, do Ciebie wołamy,
Zlituj się, zlituj, niech się, nie tułamy.
English Translation:
Beloved Mother, guardian of our nation.
O hearken to our supplication.
Your loyal children kneeling we beseech you.
Grant us the graces to be loyal to you.
History of The Order of Saint Paul the First Hermit
The Order of St. Paul the Hermit was founded during the first half of the 13th century in Hungary. The founder of the Order was Eusebius, a Canon of Esztergom. The members of the Order were actually hermits who lived in the caves in Hungary. For their patron they chose St. Paul the Hermit, thereby acquiring the name of the Order of St. Paul the Hermit, in short Pauline Fathers.
The monastic order spread throughout the countries of Hungary, Poland, Croatia, Austria and Bavaria. After a period of time the government ordered the closing of many monasteries. However, they persevered in Poland, where they furthered devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, at the main monastery in Czestochowa, where they still continue to reside.
Serdeczna Matko-Bass
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Bass Choir Practice: Serdeczna Matko [Loving Mother] , is a traditional Polish Marian song. Our Lady of Częstochowa (the Black Madonna) is intimately associated with Poland and is located in the Pauline monastery of Jasna Góra, in Częstochowa Poland. It is the most famous shrine and place of pilgrimage to the Virgin Mary in Poland.
Polish Lyrics
Serdeczna Matko, Opiekunko ludzi
Niech Cie płacz sierót do litości wzbudzi!
Wygnańcy Ewy, do Ciebie wołamy,
Zlituj się, zlituj, niech się, nie tułamy.
English Translation:
Beloved Mother, guardian of our nation.
O hearken to our supplication.
Your loyal children kneeling we beseech you.
Grant us the graces to be loyal to you.
Częstochowa (Polska) - Sanktuarium Matki Boskiej i Klasztor na Jasnej Górze
Strona projektu:
Częstochowa – miasto na prawach powiatu w południowej Polsce, w województwie śląskim, siedziba powiatu częstochowskiego. W latach 1975–1998 stolica województwa częstochowskiego.
Jasna Góra – sanktuarium wraz z klasztorem zakonu paulinów w Częstochowie, położone na wzgórzu Jasna Góra. Jedno z ważniejszych miejsc kultu maryjnego oraz najważniejsze centrum pielgrzymkowe katolików w Polsce ze znajdującym się cudownym obrazem Matki Bożej Częstochowskiej oraz zbiorem wielu innych dzieł sztuki, najczęściej sakralnej, stanowiących w większości dary wotywne wiernych. Dnia 16 września 1994 obiekt uznany został za pomnik historii.
Bazylika jasnogórska (również Bazylika Znalezienia Krzyża Świętego i Narodzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny) – kościół, będący główną częścią zespołu klasztornego na Jasnej Górze w Częstochowie. Usytuowana jest pomiędzy kruchtą i przedsionkiem (w przyziemiu wieży) prowadzącą do kaplicy św. Antoniego z Padwy, a dziedzińcem głównym klasztoru. Od północy przylega do niej Kaplica Matki Boskiej Częstochowskiej. Świątynia posiada tytuł honorowy bazyliki mniejszej, który uzyskała w 1906 roku.
Obraz Matki Boskiej Częstochowskiej (również Obraz Matki Bożej Jasnogórskiej lub Obraz Czarnej Madonny; w tradycji wschodniej Częstochowska Ikona Matki Bożej lub Częstochowska Ikona Bogarodzicy) – wizerunek przedstawiający Maryję z Dzieciątkiem w typie Hodegetrii, znajdujący się w najważniejszym i najbardziej uczęszczanym polskim sanktuarium maryjnym na Jasnej Górze w Kaplicy Matki Bożej pod opieką ojców paulinów w Częstochowie, nieznanego autorstwa otoczony szczególnym kultem religijnym wśród wiernych Kościoła rzymskokatolickiego oraz Cerkwi prawosławnej i uważany za cudowny. Współcześnie jest jednym z najlepiej rozpoznawalnych symboli chrześcijaństwa w Polsce.
Bass-Serdeczna Matko
Bass Choir Practice: Serdeczna Matko , a traditional Polish Marian song. Our Lady of Częstochowa (the Black Madonna) is intimately associated with Poland and is located in the Pauline monastery of Jasna Góra, in Częstochowa Poland. It is the most famous shrine and place of pilgrimage to the Virgin Mary in Poland.
Polish Lyrics
Serdeczna Matko, Opiekunko ludzi
Niech Cie płacz sierót do litości wzbudzi!
Wygnańcy Ewy, do Ciebie wołamy,
Zlituj się, zlituj, niech się, nie tułamy.
English Translation:
Beloved Mother, guardian of our nation.
O hearken to our supplication.
Your loyal children kneeling we beseech you.
Grant us the graces to be loyal to you.
Jasna Gora' Monastery
Video and Flash Photography was not permitted beyond this point of the Chapel. A sneak video was done while visiting the monastery altar. A 12 noon mass was held at the time of the visit. Jasna Gora Monastery is Located at Czestochowa, Poland. And it was well known for tourist and Pilgrims of The Black Madonna