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Tytuvėnai Christ Stairs Chapel
The Tytuvėnai Christ Stairs Chapel () is a chapel in the Tytuvėnai Monastery which was constructed in 1775 from a stone transported from Sweden. It is an example of Holy Stairs architecture which began to spread in Europe following the Council of Trent. A blood drop of Pope John Paul II is preserved in the chapel. Gallery File:Tytuvėnai, Šventieji laiptai.JPG, The holy stairs from the bottom File:Tytuvėnaivienuolynas8.JPG, Crucifix A crucifix (from the Latin meaning '(one) fixed to a cross') is a cross with an image of Jesus on it, as distinct from a bare cross. The representation of Jesus himself on the cross is referred to in English as the (Latin for 'body'). The cru ... on top of the holy stairs File:2. Tytuvėnai, Šventieji laiptai.JPG, Both holy stairs from the above References Chapels in Lithuania 18th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Lithuania Baroque architecture in Lithuania 1775 establishments in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth< ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chapel
A chapel (from , a diminutive of ''cappa'', meaning "little cape") is a Christianity, Christian place of prayer and worship that is usually relatively small. The term has several meanings. First, smaller spaces inside a church that have their own altar are often called chapels; the Lady chapel is a common type of these. Second, a chapel is a place of worship, sometimes Interfaith worship spaces, interfaith, that is part of a building, complex, or vessel with some other main purpose, such as a school, college, hospital, palace or large aristocratic house, castle, barracks, prison, funeral home, hotel, airport, or military or commercial ship. Third, chapels are small places of worship, built as satellite sites by a church or monastery, for example in remote areas; these are often called a chapel of ease. A feature of all these types is that often no clergy are permanently resident or specifically attached to the chapel. For historical reasons, ''chapel'' is also often the term u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tytuvėnai Monastery
Tytuvėnai Monastery () is a historic monastic complex in Tytuvėnai, northern Lithuania, renowned for its Baroque art and religious significance. The site includes the Church of Blessed Virgin Mary, the Queen Of Angels and adjacent monastery buildings, originally constructed for the Bernardine Franciscans in the 17th century. It is a protected cultural landmark and has been on Lithuania's UNESCO Tentative List since 2006. Architecture The monastery complex exhibits a synthesis of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architectural elements. The church itself features a basilica-type layout with three naves and a two-level chancel. The use of red brick combined with fieldstones, high-arched windows, and tracery reflects a transitional phase in Lithuanian architectural design. The interior of the church is noted for its series of ornate altars and sculptural details. A particularly notable work is the painting of Madonna and Child from the 1720s, which has been a central obj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweden
Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic countries, Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east. At , Sweden is the largest Nordic country by both area and population, and is the List of European countries by area, fifth-largest country in Europe. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm. Sweden has a population of 10.6 million, and a low population density of ; 88% of Swedes reside in urban areas. They are mostly in the central and southern half of the country. Sweden's urban areas together cover 1.5% of its land area. Sweden has a diverse Climate of Sweden, climate owing to the length of the country, which ranges from 55th parallel north, 55°N to 69th parallel north, 69°N. Sweden has been inhabited since Prehistoric Sweden, prehistoric times around 12,000 BC. The inhabitants emerged as the Geats () and Swedes (tribe), Swedes (), who formed part of the sea-faring peopl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
