![]() In the horizon of the masterpiece, the city of Vienna, the rainbow that crosses the skyline and a white dove in free flight over the army can be seen. In the masterpiece, the knights are featured carrying the Polish standard with the White Eagle on a red flag. Sobieski attacked from this mountain advancing with the cavalry comprising of “winged hussars” whose battle cry of “ Jesus and Mary” warned the Turkish troops of their attack. In the background of the picture, mount Kahlenberg can be seen behind the Turkish encampment. Reliant on his strong army, the Grand Vizier did not consider the possibility of a Christian attack from mount Kahlenberg, that overlooks the city of Vienna. Kara Mustafa was proud of his 300,000 strong army whilst the Christian League had only 70,000 troops. In fact, the objective of the Turkish army was not only the conquest of Western Europe but also to march to Rome to reduce the Basilica to dust. This standard was a gift to the Grand Vizier, Kara Mustafa from Sultan Mohamed IV because he wanted it to be raised on the top of St Peter’s Basilica, Rome. On the left of the king, a knight on horseback raises the regal standard whilst another soldier, dressed in a leopard cloak, lowers the green and gold standard of the Prophet Mohamed. The piece captures all the drama of a victory march. In the front of the piece you can see Turkish soldiers relinquishing their sabres as a sign of surrender. In the left hand foreground, are the lavish tents of the Turkish camp that have been invaded by the conquering army. Thanks to this Capuchin monk all the princes of Europe ceded control of their own armies and allowed them to be led by the Polish king. During the two-month siege of Vienna he negotiated the agreement of all the European princes to defend the city. ![]() D’Aviano encouraged the army and the people of Vienna to resist the Turks by the recitation of the Holy Rosary. He was nominated as Chaplin to the Christian army headed for Vienna by Pope Innocent XI. The rest of the nobles and heads of the Christian League emerge to the right of the king lead by Duke Charles of Lorena who removes his cap as a sign of homage and respect for the Polish king.īehind Sobieski, Blessed Marco d’Aviano, the Capuchin monk can be seen carrying the icon of Our Lady of Loreto. In his right hand he holds the golden sceptre that is the emblem of his authority. The Sovereign is handing the letter announcing the liberation of Vienna to the Papal emissary. The king is radiant, attired in the blue and gold of the polish regal dress of the day. In the centre of the canvass the Polish king, John Sobieski, advances majestically on horseback accompanied by his son, Prince James, on his left hand side. The polish painter, Jan Matejko, illustrated the victory as a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the liberation of Vienna and on this occasion, the painting was donated to Pope Leo XIII in 1883. The masterpiece recounts the ending of the Turkish siege of Vienna by the Catholic army led by the Polish King, John Sobieski, on the 11th September 1683. The Battle of Vienna is a huge, imposing oil canvass that stands 9m by 4.5m in the John Sobieski room of the Vatican Museums. The Parish Mission Continues Afterwards!.Catechetical Formation During The Parish Mission.Living Catechesis following the Liturgical life of the Church.Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica Tours of Art and Faith.Some advice on searching for your vocation.For Graces Recieved from the Virgin of Revelation.Day 9 – Novena for the Feast of the Assumption.Day 8 – Novena for the Feast of the Assumption.Day 7 – Novena for the Feast of the Assumption.Day 6 – Novena for the Feast of the Assumption.Day 5 – Novena for the Feast of the Assumption.Day 4 – Novena for the Feast of the Assumption.Day 3 – Novena for the Feast of the Assumption.Day 2 – Novena for the Feast of the Assumption.Day 1 Novena for the Feast of the Assumption.Novena for the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven.Day 9 Ora pro nobis, intercede pro nobis ad Dominum Iesu Christum.Day 8 Virgo prudentissima, Mater clementissima.Day 2 Et macula originalis non est in te.Prayers for First Saturday of the Month.How to Practice the Five First Saturday’s Devotion.The transmission of our charisma to the laity: Oblates of Divine Revelation.The ‘Green’ Sisters, Missionaries in Rome.Nine Days with Mary, Virgin of Revelation.
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