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Religious Site Attractions In Zemgale Region

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Semigallia, also spelled Semigalia, is a historical region of Latvia, sometimes also including a part of Lithuania. It lies in the middle of the southern part of Latvia. Semigallia is recognized along with Selonia as one region, although sometimes Selonia is perceived as a separate fifth region. Also on the coat of arms of Latvia Semigallia is represented along with Courland , due to the historical connection between the two regions. Semigallia borders other historical Baltic regions such as Vidzeme to the northeast, Lithuanian Samogitia to the south, Courland to the west and Latgale to the east as well as Gulf of Riga to the north. The geography of Se...
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Religious Site Attractions In Zemgale Region

  • 2. Aglona Basilica Aglona
    Basilica of the Assumption in Aglona, Latvia is one of the most important Catholic spiritual centers in Latvia. The construction of the present church was started in 1768 and finalized in 1780. It is built in the Italian Baroque style, and is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and consecrated in 1800 by Bishop J. Benislavski.The church was the seat of the bishop of Riga from 1920 to 1924, when the newly promoted archbishop Antonijs Springovičs moved to the Cathedral of St. James in Riga. Springovičs was consecrated bishop there on 22 August 1920 by Kaunas auxiliary bishop Juozapas Skvireckas.Every year thousands of pilgrims flock to the Basilica on the day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 15 August. It is one of the eight international shrines recognized by the...
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