A view of the Hill of Crosses.
9 March, 2018 - 14:00 dhwty
Hill of Crosses: A Hundred Thousand Times Lithuania Has Stood Up
Estimates suggest as many as a hundred thousand crosses currently stand on The Hill of Crosses in Lithuania. Marking the loss of rebels who fought against outsider rule, the hill was torn apart by authorities, but built back up by resilient locals. It could be seen as not only a sacred space, but also a place of Lithuanian pride.
The Hill of Crosses (known also as the Jurgaiciai Mound) is a site located in the northern part of Lithuania, about 12 km (7.46 miles) to the north of Å iauliai (the fourth largest city in Lithuania), near the village of JurgaiÄiai. Since Lithuania’s independence from Russia during the beginning of the 20th century, the Hill of Crosses has been a pilgrimage site. Although this sacred site has been visited by countless pilgrims over the decades, its status was further enhanced in 1993 following a visit by Pope John Paul II.
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