Vilnius Its Jewish influence has led to it being described as the "Jerusalem of Lithuania" and Napoleon named it "the Jerusalem of the North" as he was passing through in 1812. In 2009, Vilnius was the European Capital of Culture, together with the Austrian city of Linz. The name of the city originates from the Vilnia River. The city has also been known by many derivate spellings in various languages throughout its history: "Vilna" was once common in English. The most notable non-Lithuanian names for the city include: , , , , , , ("Vilne"). A Russian name from the time
General Convention of the New Jerusalem be open to the Lord’s presence and leading, especially by fostering personal and ordained ministries which facilitate the spiritual well-being of people, and which have in common a working for the Lord in bringing in the New Age, the descent of the Holy City, New Jerusalem. General Convention of the New Jerusalem The General Convention of the New Jerusalem is a Christian religious organization incorporated in 1861 in Illinois. It is a member of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA. The organization is a confederation of churches that follow the theological writings of Emanuel Swedenborg. The