Hill of Crosses 08. Lithuania is a photograph by Ausra Huntington nee Paulauskaite which was uploaded on February 17th, 2012.
Hill of Crosses 08. Lithuania
Among all other definitions Lilthuania is often described as land of crosses. Lithuanians used to make nice carved crosses and put them next to... more
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Hill of Crosses 08. Lithuania
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Ausra Huntington nee Paulauskaite
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Among all other definitions Lilthuania is often described as land of crosses. Lithuanians used to make nice carved crosses and put them next to crossroads or in own yards believing that it will protect people. But the most unique things is the Hill of Crosses. On September 7, 1993, Pope John Paul II visited the Hill of Crosses, declaring it a place for hope, peace, love and sacrifice. Read more about this phenomena here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hill_of_crosses
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February 17th, 2012
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