2001 Vintage Print 1991 Hill of Crosses Lithuania Roman Catholic Cross Religion

Description: "Hill of Crosses, Lithuania" Source: Soviets, published in 2001 Description Title: "MARCH 1991 The Hill of Crosses in Lithuania, a country invaded and occupied so many times over the centuries that its people came to define their nationality by their Roman Catholicism; it alone has remained constant in their lives. It sets them apart in ways that language and social organization do not seem to satisfy. Surrounded by Protestants to the north and Orthodox to the east and southwest, Lithuania shares a small frontier with Poland. But a long history of bloody territorial claims and counterclaims has left no love between the coreligionists. When Lithuania was forcibly annexed by the Soviet Union in 1940, the only (barely) permissible means of expressing nationalism was by the display of religious symbols. There are different versions of the story of the Hill of Crosses, but this much seems clear: In flat, agricultural north central Lithuania, a small hill, only a hundred yards in diameter and no more than fifty feet high, sits by itself among the grainfields. At its highest point, local people always kept a small crucifix. Sometime after 1940, the authorities had it removed. In the dark of night, another cross would always take its place. This game was played often over the years, but never escalated until perestroika time, when several crosses would replace every one removed. Like the brooms of the sorcerer's apprentice, the number of crosses grew geometrically for every one removed. By 1987, thousands of crosses of every kind, big and small, Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox, covered the hill. When I first visited in March 1991, there were hundreds of thousands of crosses, and a cottage industry had developed nearby, selling more crosses to pilgrims and tourists." Unique and distinctive. Suitable for framing. *All prints are book plates / pages that are professionally removed from an original published book or other type of publication. May have text and or illustrations on reverse side. Specifications:Stored in a dry, clean environment100% authentic - no photocopy or reproduction Approximate overall Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.5 inchesCondition: Very Good and well preserved. Light age toning and or occasional minor defects from how it was handled before it came to us may be present. Shipping & Handling + Payments & Returns: Free shipping We ship worldwideFast, 1 Day ShipmentAll items are protected inside a clear, acid-free resealable sleeve, shipped flat between two foam backing boards and marked Do Not Bend. All forms of payment accepted100% Guarantee - 60 day returnsPurchase with Confidence THANK YOU for visiting. Feel free to ask any questions and we will respond quickly. We take seriously providing quality customer service! FAQ's Q: How do you ensure my item arrives safely? A: All collectible papers are stored in a crystal clear environmentally friendly bag. The lignan-free bag is archival safe and won't transfer or lift off ink, it is reliable for long term storage. Each item is individually packaged in a sturdy paper stock folder, placed in between two foam core boards and shipped in StayFlat cardboard mailers. We use premium quality shipping materials and try to ensure they are recyclable. Our goal is to safeguard that the item you receive, is in the same condition in your care as it was in ours. Q: How quickly do you Ship? A: Once payment is received, we ship within 1 business day. You will receive an 'Order Shipped' email. Our objective is to ship immediately! Q: Where do these pieces come from? A: We place significance in procuring worthwhile content. We source from a variety of vintage publications. Each book plate / paper print is carefully and meticulously removed to preserve the whole entire unmodified page. We do not copy or reproduce anything. Q: Can I receive a discount for purchasing multiple items at once? A: Yes. Send us a note via eBay messaging and we will send you a separate combined invoice. It's an easy checkout process. Q: Do you leave Feedback? A: Yes! We leave feedback, and are grateful for your patronage. Feedback is appreciated from you as well. Every client matters to us. Additional benefits: Brighten up a room. Add some inspiration to your space. Own an unusual piece from the past.Reflect your personality and interests.Thanks for taking the time to stop by Papyrus Prints.

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