Vilnius Shorts
Description: Our Lady of Grace - Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn icon. Black Madonna of Ostrabrama in Vilnius - Lithuania. The original of the holy image of Our Lady of Ostra Brama is housed in the chapel of the Dawn Gate of Vilnius, Lithuania. This is a Polish-Lithuanian Madonna. The original painting is 163 x 200 cm and was painted by an unknown artist on 8 oak planks around 1630. It was covered with silver and gold around 1671. The head of Madonna is adorned with two crowns. Two little angels lower the crown with colored glass inlays upon the smaller crown. The two crowns, made of pure gold, were blessed by Pope Pius XI in 1927. On July 2, 1927 a coronation ceremony took place and the painting received the title of Mother of Mercy.
Description: "Discover the Art Nouveau charm and medieval history of the Baltic jewel with this vibrant, modern Riga graphic illustration! Featuring the world-famous House of the Blackheads, the historic spires of Riga Cathedral and St. Peter's Church, the modern Vansu cable-stayed bridge, and the scenic Daugava River, this design perfectly captures the rich architectural heritage and fairy-tale atmosphere of Latvia's capital. A wonderful souvenir or gift for Eastern Europe backpackers, history buffs, Baltic travelers, and wanderlust adventurers. Looks absolutely stunning on t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, posters, tote bags, and coffee mugs!"
Description: "Discover the Art Nouveau charm and medieval history of the Baltic jewel with this vibrant, modern Riga graphic illustration! Featuring the world-famous House of the Blackheads, the historic spires of Riga Cathedral and St. Peter's Church, the modern Vansu cable-stayed bridge, and the scenic Daugava River, this design perfectly captures the rich architectural heritage and fairy-tale atmosphere of Latvia's capital. A wonderful souvenir or gift for Eastern Europe backpackers, history buffs, Baltic travelers, and wanderlust adventurers. Looks absolutely stunning on t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, posters, tote bags, and coffee mugs!"
Description: "Discover the Art Nouveau charm and medieval history of the Baltic jewel with this vibrant, modern Riga graphic illustration! Featuring the world-famous House of the Blackheads, the historic spires of Riga Cathedral and St. Peter's Church, the modern Vansu cable-stayed bridge, and the scenic Daugava River, this design perfectly captures the rich architectural heritage and fairy-tale atmosphere of Latvia's capital. A wonderful souvenir or gift for Eastern Europe backpackers, history buffs, Baltic travelers, and wanderlust adventurers. Looks absolutely stunning on t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, posters, tote bags, and coffee mugs!"
Description: "Discover the Art Nouveau charm and medieval history of the Baltic jewel with this vibrant, modern Riga graphic illustration! Featuring the world-famous House of the Blackheads, the historic spires of Riga Cathedral and St. Peter's Church, the modern Vansu cable-stayed bridge, and the scenic Daugava River, this design perfectly captures the rich architectural heritage and fairy-tale atmosphere of Latvia's capital. A wonderful souvenir or gift for Eastern Europe backpackers, history buffs, Baltic travelers, and wanderlust adventurers. Looks absolutely stunning on t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, posters, tote bags, and coffee mugs!"
Description: "Discover the Art Nouveau charm and medieval history of the Baltic jewel with this vibrant, modern Riga graphic illustration! Featuring the world-famous House of the Blackheads, the historic spires of Riga Cathedral and St. Peter's Church, the modern Vansu cable-stayed bridge, and the scenic Daugava River, this design perfectly captures the rich architectural heritage and fairy-tale atmosphere of Latvia's capital. A wonderful souvenir or gift for Eastern Europe backpackers, history buffs, Baltic travelers, and wanderlust adventurers. Looks absolutely stunning on t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, posters, tote bags, and coffee mugs!"
Description: "Discover the Art Nouveau charm and medieval history of the Baltic jewel with this vibrant, modern Riga graphic illustration! Featuring the world-famous House of the Blackheads, the historic spires of Riga Cathedral and St. Peter's Church, the modern Vansu cable-stayed bridge, and the scenic Daugava River, this design perfectly captures the rich architectural heritage and fairy-tale atmosphere of Latvia's capital. A wonderful souvenir or gift for Eastern Europe backpackers, history buffs, Baltic travelers, and wanderlust adventurers. Looks absolutely stunning on t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, posters, tote bags, and coffee mugs!"
Description: Our Lady of Ostrabrama, also known as Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn, is a painting of the Virgin Mary that was originally located above the gate to the city of Vilnius, Lithuania. Many miracles have been attributed to the Virgin Mary through this image, including numerous healings, subduing a city fire in 1706, help in obtaining victory in battle in 1702, and many others. The icon now resides in the Chapel of the Gate of Dawn in Vilnius. Her feast day is celebrated by Catholics on November 16, and by the Eastern Orthodox Church on January 8.
