Krasnobród Sanctuary
Lubelskie
The Krasnobród Sanctuary, located in Lubelskie, Poland, is renowned for its miraculous image of Our Lady, dating back to the mid-17th century. The image, a metal-engraved copy of Francesco Raibolini's 'Madonna in the Rose Garden,' depicts the Virgin Mary in white robes adoring the Child Jesus, surrounded by symbolic elements like the Holy Spirit as a dove and a rose garden. The sanctuary originated after a 1640 apparition to Jakub Ruszczyk, who was healed from possession following the vision. Despite destruction during the mid-17th century conflicts, the image survived and became an object of veneration, leading to the establishment of a wooden church and later a brick church and monastery funded by Maria Kazimiera d’Arquien, wife of King Jan III Sobieski. The sanctuary is a key Marian pilgrimage site in the Zamość-Lubaczów Diocese, hosting annual feasts honoring various titles of the Virgin Mary. The image was canonically crowned in 1965, underscoring its religious significance. The sanctuary's architecture and rich devotional traditions make it a unique spiritual and cultural landmark in the region.
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Astuce: Visitors are advised to plan their visit during the annual Marian feasts, such as on July 2nd, August 15th, or September 8th, when the sanctuary hosts vibrant pilgrimages and celebrations. To avoid crowds, early morning visits on regular days are recommended. Advance inquiries about mass times and possible guided tours can enhance the experience. Pilgrims often bring votive offerings as a tradition of gratitude. No specific ticketing is required, but donations support sanctuary maintenance.
Faits intéressants
- •The miraculous image is a 17th-century metal engraving on mass paper, a copy of an Italian Renaissance painting by Francesco Raibolini.
- •Despite being lost in mud during wartime, the image remained fresh and unharmed, considered a divine miracle.
- •Maria Kazimiera d’Arquien, wife of King Jan III Sobieski, was healed through the image and funded the sanctuary's brick church and monastery.
- •The sanctuary hosts multiple annual feasts dedicated to various titles of the Virgin Mary, attracting numerous pilgrims.
- •During WWII, the image was safely kept in a noble residence to protect it from harm.
Histoire
The sanctuary's origins trace back to August 5, 1640, when Jakub Ruszczyk experienced a Marian apparition near Krasnobród.
Following his healing, a wooden chapel was erected between 1648 and 1664.
The site suffered destruction during Bohdan Khmelnytsky's military campaigns in 1648, but the miraculous image was recovered intact.
In the late 17th century, Maria Kazimiera d’Arquien commissioned the construction of a brick church and monastery (1690-1699) to house the revered image.
The sanctuary was entrusted to the Dominican order from 1664 to 1864.
The image was canonically crowned by Bishop Piotr Kałwa on July 4, 1965, affirming its spiritual importance.
Guide du lieu
Main Altar with Miraculous Image17th century
The focal point of the sanctuary is the main altar housing the revered 17th-century image of Our Lady of Krasnobród, framed in silver and crowned by angels. The image is a copy enlarged in 1964 by artist Tadeusz Korpal.
Brick Church and Monastery1690-1699
Built between 1690 and 1699, funded by Maria Kazimiera d’Arquien as a votive offering after her healing. The Baroque-style brick structures replaced earlier wooden chapels and serve as the sanctuary's main buildings.