|
|
|
|
Pazaislis Monastery Idyll (DVD/VHS)
This video/DVD, was translated into English and is currently being marketing here in the States and in Lithuania for the thousands of English speaking tourists who visit the monastery every summer. This video is a captivating overview of the Lithuanian, baroque pearl of the 17th century located outside of Kaunas, Lithuania. Accompanied by splendid classical and national music, the beauty and architecture of this remarkable complex reveals itself along with the fascinating history of this hidden jewel in Northeast Europe. The story of the Sisters of St. Casimir coming to the monastery in 1920 and Mother Maria’s experiences there are also included. The video was first released in 2004 in Lithuanian under the direction of V. Kubilius with assistance from Nijole Bauzyte, renown TV Journalist in Vilnius, Lithuania. Under the inspiration of Algis Liepinaitis of Riverside, IL, the script was translated into English by Knights of Lithuania past president, Loretta Stukas of New Jersey and edited by Sister Margaret Petcavage, SSC. The captivating music throughout the film is from J.S. Bach, H. Perselis, G. Kuprevicius and A. Aponavicius. The English voices were done by Rev. Monsignor R. George Sarauskas, Pastor St. Mary Church, Riverside, Illinois, Sisters of St. Casimir of Chicago: Sr. Margaret Petcavage, SSC, Sr Regina Marie Dubickas, SSC, Sr. Theresa Papsis, SSC, Sr. Johanna Marie Shainauskas, SSC, and Sr. Elizabeth Ann Yocius, SSC The video can be purchased as a V HS tape or a DVD. Go to the order form now, or call 773-776-1324 for details.
|
The Sisters of St. Casimir in
Chicago have released a magnificent video/DVD entitled, “Pazaislis Monastery
Idyll.” This 17th century former Camaldolese monastery in Lithuania
is filled with priceless murals, colorful orange marble, and a remarkable
history unto itself. It also houses an historical portrait of the Virgin Mary
known as “Our Lady of Fair Love” given to the monastery founder as a gift by
Pope Alexander VII in 1661.