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Published in 1672 in Poznań by the Wdowa y Dziedzice Woyciecha Regulusa printing house, Skarb nieprzebrany [Infinite treasure] by Rev. Jan K. Steczewicz is dedicated to the picture of the Virgin Mary in Rokitno, an image credited with numerous miracles. The author aims to describe the miracles credited to Our Lady of Rokitno and the history of the painting kept in the border area of Polonia Major. Rev. Steczewicz describes both the merciful image of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Rokitno, now referred to as Mother of God Listening Patiently, and the testimonies of miracles that happened through her intercession. Believers seek comfort, consolation and support from the Mother of God Listening Patiently for themselves and their loved ones as a last resort, when they face death, severe disease, or a life-threatening experience. The author reveals first-person accounts from numerous direct and indirect witnesses to the described events. Their testimonies are of both documentary and cultural value, providing an insight into the realities of the border area in 17th-century western Poland.