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    It has been accredited to rescuing a certain priory from an invasion sometimes referred to as a 'flood'. Alternatively, myth would have it saving a church from devestating fire. This particular city is inundated yearly with people paying homage and locals bearing bizarre gifts of chewing gum. What is it, and where is this place?

    Question #70677. Asked by peasypod. (Sep 12 06 5:45 PM)


    lanfranco

    		I do believe that we're talking about the famous Black Madonna of Czestochowa in Poland:


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Madonna_of_Cz%C4%99stochowa

    Sep 13 06, 8:13 AM
    peasypod

    		I do believe we are, Frankie. A Golden Thingamijig for you.

    Sep 13 06, 8:21 PM

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