The year is 1936. A wooden chapel, new to the neighborhood, receives a gift. Lieutenant Colonel Leopold Gebel presents an image of the Virgin Mary. This image is no ordinary icon. It’s a replica of the famed Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn, revered in Vilnius. This humble chapel would become the Parafia wojskowo-cywilna Matki Bożej Ostrobramskiej w Warszawie. The chapel, erected in 1936, wouldn’t last forever. In its place, between 1968 and 1971, rose a new structure. The Parafia wojskowo-cywilna Matki Bożej Ostrobramskiej w Warszawie, a permanent church, opened its doors. This church served both the civilian population and the military. It became a symbol of faith in a changing world. Officially recognized as both a civilian and military parish in 1984 and 1993 respectively, it found its place under the care of the Pallottine priests. Today, the church stands as a testament to the enduring power of faith. It is a place where history and devotion intertwine. The legacy of Lieutenant Colonel Gebel’s gift lives on in the image that graces the church. It’s a reminder of the enduring connection between faith and community.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to