Cross from USA on Hill of crosses

Catholicism in Lithuania and United States

This wooden cross serves as a mute reminder of the faith of thousands if not millions of catholics who believe in the symbolism of the cross. This wooden cross was left by a pilgrim from the United States.

Cross from USA on Hill of crosses
USA cross

While others travel to Lithuania to personally leave their crosses, others just send the cross to their counterpart organizations or friends in Lithuania. Catholicism in Lithuania has faced years of threat but it has endured and continues to be strong. The hill of crosses is proof of how the Catholics in Lithuania have remaiend steadfast in their belief despite the killings in Lithuania during the rebellion.

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