Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lichen
Sanktuarium Matki Bożej Licheńskiej
According to legend, the Virgin Mary appeared in Lichen, Poland to Tomasz Klossowski, a wounded soldier, in 1813 who was healed and discovered a miraculous portrait of Our Lady. She then appeared to a poor shepherd, Mikolaj Sikatka, in 1850 who promoted her devotion. She foretold of a cholera epidemic and interceded for the healing of many who sought her help. Our Lady of Lichen is also known as Our Holy Mother of Sorrows, Queen of Poland.
Contributed by JMM · Last updated March 28, 2026
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lichen
Sanktuarium Matki Bożej Licheńskiej
According to legend, the Virgin Mary appeared in Lichen, Poland to Tomasz Klossowski, a wounded soldier, in 1813 who was healed and discovered a miraculous portrait of Our Lady. She then appeared to a poor shepherd, Mikolaj Sikatka, in 1850 who promoted her devotion. She foretold of a cholera epidemic and interceded for the healing of many who sought her help. Our Lady of Lichen is also known as Our Holy Mother of Sorrows, Queen of Poland.