The wall runs along the border between the polish region of podlaskie, and belarus. But refugees are not what worries residents like maria pshtshkhovska. Shes more concerned about the divisive tone of the Election Campaign the stirring up of nationalism and xenophobia. All this could hurt her business, she says. And give her homecountry poland a bad reputation. It may look a bit like the end of the world, but its only the border of the European Union. This is podlachia, poland, on the border with belarus. There is not much here apart from forest, fields and a few houses, and thats exactly why Maria Przyszychowska moved here six years ago. She built a Holiday House for people looking for some peace and quiet. But this year, business has been pretty slow. I spoke to some friends who told me that they wanted to ride their bikes here. But they dont want to meet soldiers around every corner asking them where theyre going and why. I can understand that. This border area between poland and be
The wall runs along the border between the polish region of podlaskie, and belarus. But refugees are not what worries residents like maria pshtshkhovska. Shes more concerned about the divisive tone of the Election Campaign the stirring up of nationalism and xenophobia. All this could hurt her business, she says. And give her homecountry poland a bad reputation. It may look a bit like the end of the world, but its only the border of the European Union. This is podlachia, poland, on the border with belarus. There is not much here apart from forest, fields and a few houses, and thats exactly why Maria Przyszychowska moved here six years ago. She built a Holiday House for people looking for some peace and quiet. But this year, business has been pretty slow. I spoke to some friends who told me that they wanted to ride their bikes here. But they dont want to meet soldiers around every corner asking them where theyre going and why. I can understand that. This border area between poland and be
Walking with angels
As cute little car decorations or as spiritual beings that help believers commune with God - angels are everywhere, especially at Christmastime.
God s messengers
Angels are seen as heavenly messengers who directly announce the will of God. In the Christian teaching, such an announcement was made before the birth of Christ. In this representation at the church of San Dalmazzo in Turin, the angel brings Mary the message of the immaculate conception: She will give birth to the son of God. Angels play an important role in Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
Unapproachable yet close
They are mighty and powerful, protectors and cautioners, warriors and messengers. But they can also be childlike like these world-famous angelic figures under Raphael s Sistine Madonna. Believed to dwell in the invisible divine sphere, the winged creatures have fascinated believers for ages. These shining lights of the heavens are even more popular in the dark months of the year.