Church of St. Anthony, Poznań, Greater Poland, Poland, Europe
Church of Sts. St. Anthony of Padua and Conventual Franciscan monastery in Poznan, Gdansk Province is located at the foot of the Mount of Przemysl (Castle Hill). Franciscan to Poznan brought in the first half of the seventeenth century. Bishop Andrew Szołdrski, but they aroused reluctance of other religions (mainly Bernardine), who had been his church in the city. This meant that they had received a place at today's ul. Causeway, where in 1646 it built a wooden church (in its place today stands church. All Saints in Poznań). Ten years later, the temple was burned and the monks received the now defunct church. Rocha in the settlement Town, at which built the monastery, although it still sought a place at the temple within the city walls. They succeeded in 1668 when the obtained square under construction at the foot of Castle Hill. In 1674 the Franciscans entered into a contract for the design and execution of a master mason John's Horse. The construction dragged on and completed it only in 1728. In 1832 the law deleted, and the Prussian authorities transformed the church into a warehouse. Then demolished wings of the monastery from the street. Orphan and New (today Paderewski) and the church handed over German Catholics. The monks regained their buildings in 1921. During the Second World War, the church served Catholics - the Germans. During the fighting in 1945 it collapsed vault of the nave, destroying part of the equipment. The temple was rebuilt as the first church in Poznan, the interior was restored in the years 1963-1965 under the direction you looked T. and H. Cat. Renovated then painted over the previous period, original murals. Church of Sts. Anthony of Padua is a three-aisled basilica with a transept. The nave is covered with a barrel vault with lunettes, while the aisles cover cross vaults. Inside, highlights the rich stucco decoration and murals created in the years 1702-1735 by the Czech Franciscan Adam Swacha. His brother, Anthony Swach, made the main altar, the altar in the chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Lady of Poznań and rich oak choir stalls. Architectural, richly gilded main altar in the central part of the lower tier contains the image of St. vision. Anthony, the sides of which there are sculptures depicting St. And St. Augustine. Francis of Assisi. In the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the image of Our Lady of Miracles famous for, being a copy of the image of the church on Zdzieżu near Borek Wielkopolski, made in 1666 by Martin Malarczyk that measures and bought by his brother Thomas Dybowskiego, called God's Soul. Two years later, in 1668, he became famous as a miraculous image. A small image is covered with silver plaques in the frame. The altar is crowned by the Archangel Michael in the company of angels. The decor of the chapel is completed with rich stucco ornamentation, including artistic representation of Jesus and the apostles, and also frescoes made by the brothers Swach. On the opposite side is the chapel of St. Francis, in which the most valuable are paintings of St. Francis and St. And the statue of St. Stephen. And St. Augustine. John the Evangelist. Again, this chapel has a rich polychrome.
Fara Poznańska, Poznań, Greater Poland, Poland, Europe
History of the Jesuit church dating back to the sixteenth century, in 1570, Bishop Adam Konarski, encouraged by the bishop of Warmia He gives a speech, brought to Poznan Jesuits and urged the city to darowało the small church. Stanislaus, founded by Bishop John Lubrański for retired priests, two hospitals and school transportation, he endowed a religious house and four villages. Giving a confirmed King Henry de Valois in 1574, and a year later it entered into an act of the Chapter rector of the College of Jakub Wujek the first printed Bible translator in Poland. In time, the church was too small for the law, also require frequent repairs, hence the Jesuits decided to build a new, larger church. In the year 1651 the cornerstone was laid. The work initially led Thomas Poncino de Gorici Lugano when he was released led to the cracking of the walls erected only. After 22-year hiatus caused by, among others. Swedish Deluge, in 1678 undertook the work of the newly appointed Rector of the College Wąsowski Nathaniel Bartholomew, theoretician of architecture. He used the existing foundation, applied light, wood ceiling above the 27-meter nave. On the north side closed the church typical of the architecture of the Jesuit five-façade type Il Gesu. In 1695 years, further work was commissioned architect John Catenazziemu, who has decided to cover the southern part of the massive arches of the nave. He also put a strong foundation for the dome, which was ultimately the only means of painting. The opening of the church took place on the feast of St. Stanislaus in 1701. At the same time the work was conducted Finishing: painter Charles Dankwart decorated the main parties vaults, and the Italian Alberto Bianco perform stucco work. 27 September 1705 consecrated Bishop Jerome Wierzbowski church. In the years 1727 to 1732 was made the main altar designed by Pompeo Ferrari, then turn the other altars. Rector of Kozminski Francis College has designed such portals, touches the side aisles, 10 side altars, choir architectural setting. Finishing lasted until the mid-eighteenth century. In the years 1912-1914 a complete rebuilding of the church interior. During the Second World War, the church was turned into a warehouse, partly destroyed interior of the roof torn off a copper sheet. In 1945 the church was damaged artillery shells, and already in 1951, completed its reconstruction. In the years 1975-1978 and 1997-1998 was restored facades. At the same time conservation activities have been started inside the parish church and the study of crypts. To restore the full splendor of the temple take a lot of years of work and effort - especially financial. Conservation activities carried out in stages depend on the financial condition of the church and to a large extent on the generosity of donors. Thorough renovation of historic organs Ladegast conducted in 2000 - 2001 roku consumed $ 1.4 million. gold, of which accounted for more than half of the Parish Farna and the Society of Friends of Poznan Fary. The second part covered the Foundation for Polish - German. Small steps, leaps to the restoration of the interior of the church - with the support of the Regional Conservation Authority and the City of Poznan truss roof was repaired, restored façade and some parts of the interior of the church (the chapel choir and transept vaults). It was a difficult time for the parish church. However, in spite of the burden associated with the repair, spiritual life, and even concert flowed under the old plan. For conservators was established quiet time work during Masses, celebrations and concerts. Besides, sometimes with a vengeance echoed the sounds of drills, grinders, hammers, talks ... It was not easy there were some very urgent work, especially just prior to the date of receipt, which had to be performed from dawn to dusk. It was also difficult for silence to pray. Eleven floors and large floor scaffolding near the ceiling, renovated km area, located kg of gold exported tons of trash and debris, liters of chemicals used and more than 200 hands restoration specialists. That's all behind us. A result has immensely. Who remembers the parish church before the renovation, knows that many details stucco can not be seen, and the paintings and the images were difficult to read. Now every nuance not only highlights the craftsmanship of the artist, but is woven into the chain of the story and leads the eye to explore further the stories of the saints.
Fara Poznańska, Poznań, Greater Poland, Poland, Europe
History of the Jesuit church dating back to the sixteenth century, in 1570, Bishop Adam Konarski, encouraged by the bishop of Warmia He gives a speech (later Cardinal), brought to Poznan Jesuits and urged the city to darowało the small church. Stanislaus, founded by Bishop John Lubrański for retired priests, two hospitals and school transportation, he endowed a religious house and four villages. Giving a confirmed King Henry de Valois in 1574, and a year later it entered into an act of the Chapter rector of the College of Jakub Wujek - the first printed Bible translator in Poland. In time, the church was too small for the law, also require frequent repairs, hence the Jesuits decided to build a new, larger church. In the year 1651 the cornerstone was laid. The work initially led Thomas Poncino de Gorici Lugano - when he was released led to the cracking of the walls erected only. After 22-year hiatus caused by, among others. Swedish Deluge, in 1678 undertook the work of the newly appointed Rector of the College Wąsowski Nathaniel Bartholomew, theoretician of architecture. He used the existing foundation, applied light, wood ceiling above the 27-meter nave. On the north side closed the church typical of the architecture of the Jesuit five-façade type Il Gesu. In 1695 years, further work was commissioned architect John Catenazziemu, who has decided to cover the southern part of the massive arches of the nave. He also put a strong foundation for the dome, which was ultimately the only means of painting. The opening of the church took place on the feast of St. Stanislaus in 1701. At the same time the work was conducted Finishing: painter Charles Dankwart decorated the main parties vaults, and the Italian Alberto Bianco perform stucco work. 27 September 1705 consecrated Bishop Jerome Wierzbowski church. In the years 1727 to 1732 was made the main altar designed by Pompeo Ferrari, then turn the other altars. Rector of Kozminski Francis College has designed such portals, touches the side aisles, 10 side altars, choir architectural setting. Finishing lasted until the mid-eighteenth century. In the years 1912-1914 a complete rebuilding of the church interior. During the Second World War, the church was turned into a warehouse, partly destroyed interior of the roof torn off a copper sheet. In 1945 the church was damaged artillery shells, and already in 1951, completed its reconstruction. In the years 1975-1978 and 1997-1998 was restored facades. At the same time conservation activities have been started inside the parish church and the study of crypts. To restore the full splendor of the temple take a lot of years of work and effort - especially financial. Conservation activities carried out in stages depend on the financial condition of the church and to a large extent on the generosity of donors. Thorough renovation of historic organs Ladegast conducted in 2000 - 2001 roku consumed $ 1.4 million. gold, of which accounted for more than half of the Parish Farna and the Society of Friends of Poznan Fary. The second part covered the Foundation for Polish - German. Small steps, leaps to the restoration of the interior of the church - with the support of the Regional Conservation Authority and the City of Poznan truss roof was repaired, restored façade and some parts of the interior of the church (the chapel choir and transept vaults). It was a difficult time for the parish church. However, in spite of the burden associated with the repair, spiritual life, and even concert flowed under the old plan. For conservators was established quiet time work during Masses, celebrations and concerts. Besides, sometimes with a vengeance echoed the sounds of drills, grinders, hammers, talks ... It was not easy - there were some very urgent work, especially just prior to the date of receipt, which had to be performed from dawn to dusk. It was also difficult for silence to pray. Eleven floors and large floor scaffolding near the ceiling, renovated km area, located kg of gold exported tons of trash and debris, liters of chemicals used and more than 200 hands restoration specialists. That's all behind us. A result has immensely. Who remembers the parish church before the renovation, knows that many details stucco can not be seen, and the paintings and the images were difficult to read. Now every nuance not only highlights the craftsmanship of the artist, but is woven into the chain of the story and leads the eye to explore further the stories of the saints.
Fara Poznańska, Poznań, Greater Poland, Poland, Europe
History of the Jesuit church dating back to the sixteenth century, in 1570, Bishop Adam Konarski, encouraged by the bishop of Warmia He gives a speech (later Cardinal), brought to Poznan Jesuits and urged the city to darowało the small church. Stanislaus, founded by Bishop John Lubrański for retired priests, two hospitals and school transportation, he endowed a religious house and four villages. Giving a confirmed King Henry de Valois in 1574, and a year later it entered into an act of the Chapter rector of the College of Jakub Wujek - the first printed Bible translator in Poland. In time, the church was too small for the law, also require frequent repairs, hence the Jesuits decided to build a new, larger church. In the year 1651 the cornerstone was laid. The work initially led Thomas Poncino de Gorici Lugano - when he was released led to the cracking of the walls erected only. After 22-year hiatus caused by, among others. Swedish Deluge, in 1678 undertook the work of the newly appointed Rector of the College Wąsowski Nathaniel Bartholomew, theoretician of architecture. He used the existing foundation, applied light, wood ceiling above the 27-meter nave. On the north side closed the church typical of the architecture of the Jesuit five-façade type Il Gesu. In 1695 years, further work was commissioned architect John Catenazziemu, who has decided to cover the southern part of the massive arches of the nave. He also put a strong foundation for the dome, which was ultimately the only means of painting. The opening of the church took place on the feast of St. Stanislaus in 1701. At the same time the work was conducted Finishing: painter Charles Dankwart decorated the main parties vaults, and the Italian Alberto Bianco perform stucco work. 27 September 1705 consecrated Bishop Jerome Wierzbowski church. In the years 1727 to 1732 was made the main altar designed by Pompeo Ferrari, then turn the other altars. Rector of Kozminski Francis College has designed such portals, touches the side aisles, 10 side altars, choir architectural setting. Finishing lasted until the mid-eighteenth century. In the years 1912-1914 a complete rebuilding of the church interior. During the Second World War, the church was turned into a warehouse, partly destroyed interior of the roof torn off a copper sheet. In 1945 the church was damaged artillery shells, and already in 1951, completed its reconstruction. In the years 1975-1978 and 1997-1998 was restored facades. At the same time conservation activities have been started inside the parish church and the study of crypts. To restore the full splendor of the temple take a lot of years of work and effort - especially financial. Conservation activities carried out in stages depend on the financial condition of the church and to a large extent on the generosity of donors. Thorough renovation of historic organs Ladegast conducted in 2000 - 2001 roku consumed $ 1.4 million. gold, of which accounted for more than half of the Parish Farna and the Society of Friends of Poznan Fary. The second part covered the Foundation for Polish - German. Small steps, leaps to the restoration of the interior of the church - with the support of the Regional Conservation Authority and the City of Poznan truss roof was repaired, restored façade and some parts of the interior of the church (the chapel choir and transept vaults). It was a difficult time for the parish church. However, in spite of the burden associated with the repair, spiritual life, and even concert flowed under the old plan. For conservators was established quiet time work during Masses, celebrations and concerts. Besides, sometimes with a vengeance echoed the sounds of drills, grinders, hammers, talks ... It was not easy - there were some very urgent work, especially just prior to the date of receipt, which had to be performed from dawn to dusk. It was also difficult for silence to pray. Eleven floors and large floor scaffolding near the ceiling, renovated km area, located kg of gold exported tons of trash and debris, liters of chemicals used and more than 200 hands restoration specialists. That's all behind us. A result has immensely. Who remembers the parish church before the renovation, knows that many details stucco can not be seen, and the paintings and the images were difficult to read. Now every nuance not only highlights the craftsmanship of the artist, but is woven into the chain of the story and leads the eye to explore further the stories of the saints.
Poland: French Catholic leader comments on 'barbaric' church attack
Spokesman for the French Episcopate, Reverand Olivier Ribadeau Dumas, gave a statement on the attack in a church in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray which saw a priest get killed in by two assailants, Tuesday. Dumas was speaking at a press conference in Krakow, ahead of Pope Francis' visit to Poland.
It is very easy to fall for vengeance and anger and those feelings can catch us all tonight, he said, before stating, it's not only Catholics that are affected by this barbaric act, it's the whole French community. Dumas asserted his belief that the attack is a continuation of other attacks that have happened in our country and other countries.
SOT, Olivier Ribadeau Dumas, Secretary General of the French Bishops' Conference (French): It's not only Catholics that are affected by this barbaric act, it's the whole French community. This morning's assassination of the priest and this attack which resulted in a wounded believer who is still fighting for his life, is a continuation of other attacks that have happened in our country and other countries. It is very easy to fall for vengeance and anger and those feelings can catch us all tonight.
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The cemetery in Ostroda on all Saints day.
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10 Things to do in Poznań, Poland Travel Guide
Join us as we explore Poznań, Poland in this travel guide covering some of the top attractions and best things to do in Poznan during your visit. From the Old Market to the New Town and from Cathedral Island to various castles this is a city that has a lot to offer travelers while retaining a chill vibe. Find out what makes Poznan worth visiting below.
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Intro - 00:01
1) Old Market Square (Stare Miasto - (Stary Rynek)) with Poznań Town Hall (Ratusz) - 00:25
2) Royal Castle in Poznań (Zamek Królewski w Poznaniu) - 02:14
3) Former Jesuits College - 03:12
4) Poznań Cathedral (Fara Poznanska) - 04:06
5) New Town in Poznan (Fontana Wolnosh-chi Wolności and Imperial Castle [Zamek Cesarski w Poznaniu]) - 04:39
6) Cathedral Island (Ostrow Tumski) - 05:19
7) Lake Malta (Maltański Reservoir) - 05:57
8) KontenerART - 06:57
9) Frédéric Chopin Park and Archaeological Museum (Muzeum Archeologiczne w Poznaniu) - 07:40
10) Ice Cream (lody) - 08:16
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Our visit Poznań travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide, top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day including visiting castles, churches and museums. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Poznań tourism brochure, Poznań itinerary or Poznań, Poland city tour.
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Eager to explore Poznan, our first stop of the day was the Old Market Square, which is a sight to behold. As soon as we turned the street from our apartment, we were greeted with the Old Town Hall.
The top attraction here is a row of buildings known as the Merchant Houses. They stand shoulder to shoulder and are painted in different patterns, adding a bright splash of colour to the town.
The Royal Castle dates back to 1249, though if you think it looks rather new, that’s because it was mostly destroyed during WW2 and it had to be rebuilt. After paying for our tickets, we made a beeline straight for the tower, to enjoy some views of Poznan.
After visiting the castle, we did some wandering around the Old Town and ended up at the Former Jesuit College. This is where young people were educated in theology and philosophy.
Today the college houses the City Council, so we couldn’t really tour the place, but they do have a nice courtyard and a cafe for visitors.
Another thing to do in Poznan is visit Fara Poznanska, a beautiful Baroque church located right next to the Former Jesuit College. We arrived just as they were setting up for the weekly concert, so we sat down for a bit of music.
From there, we walked west of the Old Town, where things have more of a modern look. We saw the Fontana Wolnosh-chi Wolności, had a quick peek inside the Imperial Castle, and we also discovered that Polish people have a big love for ice cream.
We later googled Kolorowa and discovered that it’s the best ice cream shop in Poznan, so maybe we should’ve stood in line!
After visiting Cathedral Island, we went past Śródka, which is a really cool neighbourhood with lots of street art. We then had a little break by Lake Malta, which looked to be a popular weekend spot.
Another cool thing to do in Poznan is to visit KontenerArt, which is part urban beach, outdoor bar, art space, children’s playground, food cart central, and herb and spice garden. This was an unexpected find and it was really nice to see people of all ages enjoying this space.
On a rainy afternoon, we paid a quick visit to Poznan’s Archaeological Museum. Admittedly, it’s mostly geared towards children, but it was a fun way to stay dry.
And that’s a wrap for our quick travel guide to Poznan! We hope this video gave you a few ideas of things to do around town on your visit. If there are any other things to do in Poznan that you think should be on this list, feel free to share those with fellow travellers. Happy travels and until next time!
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CZEŚĆ POLSKA! ALL SAINTS' DAY IN WARSAW
We're baaaaack! After over a year since our first visit to Poland, we're back to see more of the beauty in this country and couldn't be happier. First we need to brush up on our Polish and practice some Polish phrases for travellers. Then we head to the historic Powązki Cemetery for All Saints' Day in Warsaw.
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Poznan Cathedral - Martin Zonnenberg, organ - Variations on a Russian Hymn
Martin Zonnenberg at the Drozdowicz-organ in Poznan Cathedral (Poland),
Variations on a Russian Hymn - W.Eugene Thayer (1838-1889)
Franciscan Saint Anthony's Church
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KRAKOW (CRACOW), EXPLORING the magnificent ST ANNE'S BAROQUE CHURCH (POLAND) ⛪
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Poland is the sixth most populous member state of the European Union.[8] Poland's capital and largest metropolis is Warsaw. Other major cities include Kraków, Łódź, Wrocław, Poznań, Gdańsk, and Szczecin. Poland is bordered by the Baltic Sea, Lithuania, and Russia's Kaliningrad Oblast to the north, Belarus and Ukraine to the east, Slovakia and the Czech Republic to the south, and Germany to the west.
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Гнезно (Польша) - Кафедральный собор
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В этом небольшом видео, выходящем за рамки нашей стандартной тематики, показаны некоторые достопримечательности польского города Гнезно. Гнезно - это город в центральной части Польши, первая столица Польши и резиденция первых Польских королей. Именно в Гнезно было образовано первое польское архиепископство, здесь же до 14-го века короновали польских королей, хотя столица Польши к этому времени уже переехала в Краков. С городом Гнезно тесно связана личность и судьба Святого Войцеха, который считается покровителем Польши. Город Гнезно - это популярное место паломничества. И действительно основной достопримечательностью города Гнезно является католический кафедральный собор Успения Пресвятой Девы Марии, основанный в 977 году. Готический храм, дошедший до нашего времени, возводился начиная с 1342 года. Данный собор расположен в самом центре города Гнезно и является чрезвычайно важным памятником культуры и истории Польши, а также одной из наиболее почитаемых католических святынь страны. Собор в Гнезно называют «матерью польских костелов». Базилика с 1931 года, кафедра архиепископа Гнезно, который носит титул примаса Польши, то есть имеет почётное верховенство относительно других польских архиепископов. Таким образом, номинально, кафедральный собор в Гнезно является главным костелом Польши. Кафедральный собор в Гнезно - это непосредственное место коронации пяти польских королей. В наше время в очень богато декорированном главном алтаре храма хранятся мощи Святого Войцеха. Всемирно известны также бронзовые врата 12-го века, украшенные барельефами со сценами жизни Святого Войцеха, которые ранее были главным входом в собор. Ныне в соборе находится копия, а оригинал хранится в музее архиепархии Гнезно. Кроме собора в городе Гнезно имеется еще множество достопримечательностей. К таким достопримечательностям относятся: несколько других католических храмов и монастырей, в том числе очень древних; несколько музеев с очень богатой и ценной экспозицией; весьма примечательная рядовая застройка исторического центра. Все эти достопримечательности города Гнезно и показаны в данном видео. В видео использована аэросъемка, таким образом город Гнезно продемонстрирован с высоты птичьего полета...
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Polish Catholics hold national prayer for peace at borders and sea
(7 Oct 2017) Polish Catholics held rosaries and prayed together at hundreds of locations on Saturday along the country's 3,500-kilometre (2,000-mile) border, appealing to the Virgin Mary and God for salvation for Poland and the world.
The unusual event called Rosary on the Borders was organised by lay Catholics but also was endorsed by Polish church authorities, with 320 churches from 22 dioceses taking part.
The prayers took place on the Baltic Sea coast in the north to the mountains along Poland's southern borders with the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and all along the other borders of this country of 38 million of whom more than 90 percent identify as Roman Catholics.
Organisers say the event commemorates the centenary of the apparitions of Fatima, when three shepherd children in Portugal said the Virgin Mary appeared to them.
But many people also saw an anti-Islam message in the event, given that it also commemorates the huge 16th-century naval battle of Lepanto, when a Christian alliance defeated Ottoman Empire forces on the Ionian Sea, thus saving Europe from Islamization, as organisers put it.
While organisers insisted the prayers on Saturday were not directed against any group, some participants cited fears of Islam among their reasons for praying at the border, many coming from afar to do so.
On the Czech-Polish Border near the town of Szklarska Poreba hundreds believers arrived in dozens of buses and cars to the Karkonosze mountain range to walk along the Czech-Polish border.
The young, elderly, and families with children in prams braved the cold and rain showers to participate, holding rosaries in their hands and constantly praying to Virgin Mary.
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Corpus Christi in Poland
Here we can see part of the traditional Corpus Christi celebrations as they are held in Poland. This was filmed at Bedon Przykościelne near Łódź in the centre of the country.
Taize Poznan 2009 - Nations Festival - Latvia - Saint Trinity Poznań Dębiec
Taize Poznan 2009 - Nations Festival - Latvia - Saint Trinity Poznań Dębiec
Jesus Christ officially enthroned the King of Poland * Nov.19, 2016 (English subt.)
Enthronment of Jesus Christ The King of Poland
In the presence of the President of the Republic Andrzej Duda, the Ministers of the Polish Government and many other state officials, on behalf of the entire nation, all Polish Cardinals and Bishops of The Holy Roman Catholic Church gathered on the ceremony in the Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Krakow officially proclaim The Act of Acceptance of Jesus Christ as King and Lord of Poland.
(the full text of the pledge in English)
The Act of Acceptance of Jesus Christ as King and Lord:
O Immortal King of Ages, Lord Jesus Christ, our God and Savior! In the Jubilee Year of the 1050th anniversary of Poland’s Baptism, in the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, we Poles stand here before you [together with our authorities, clergy and laity] to acknowledge your reign, to submit ourselves to your law, to entrust and consecrate to you our Fatherland and our whole people.
We confess before heaven and earth that we need your rule. We acknowledge that you alone have a holy and perennial law for us. Therefore, humbly bowing our heads before you, the King of the Universe, we recognize your dominion over Poland and our whole people living in the Fatherland and throughout the world.
Desirous to worship the majesty of your power and glory, with great faith and love, we cry out to you: Christ, reign over us!
– In our hearts – Christ, reign over us!
– In our families – Christ, reign over us!
– In our parishes – Christ, reign over us!
– In our schools and universities – Christ, reign over us!
– In the social communication means – Christ, reign over us!
– In our offices, places of work, service and rest – Christ, reign over us!
– In our cities and villages – Christ, reign over us!
– Throughout the Polish Nation and State – Christ, reign over us!
We bless you and give you thanks, Lord Jesus Christ:
– For the unfathomable love of your Sacred Heart – Christ our King, we thank you!
– For the grace of baptism and the covenant with our People over the centuries – Christ our King, we thank you!
– For the maternal and royal presence of Mary in our history – Christ our King, we thank you!
– For the great Mercy that you constantly extend to us – Christ our King, we thank you!
– For your faithfulness despite our betrayals and weaknesses – Christ our King, we thank you!
Aware of our faults and abuse inflicted on Your Heart, we ask forgiveness for all our sins, and in particular for turning away from the holy faith, for our lack of love for you and our neighbor.
We ask you to forgive the social sins of our nation, all its defects, addictions and enslavement. We renounce the devil and all his works.
We humbly submit ourselves to Your Lordship and your law. We commit ourselves to ordering our entire personal, family and national life according to your law:
– We pledge to defend your holy worship and to preach your royal glory – Christ our King, we pledge!
– We pledge to do your will and to protect the integrity of our consciences – Christ our King, we pledge!
– We pledge to care for the sanctity of our families and the Christian education of our children – Christ our King, we pledge!
– We pledge to build your kingdom and to defend it in our nation – Christ our King, we pledge!
– We pledge to engage actively in the life of the Church and to protect her rights – Christ our King, we pledge!
You, the only Ruler of states, nations and of all creation, the King of kings and Lord of lords!
We entrust to you the Polish State and Poland’s rulers. Make them all those who exercise power do so with justice and govern rightly in accordance with your Laws.
Christ our King, we confidently entrust to your Mercy all of Poland and especially those of the people who do not follow your ways. Give them your grace, enlighten them through the power of the Holy Spirit, and lead us all to the eternal communion with the Father.
In the name of brotherly love, we entrust to you all the world’s nations, especially those that have made Poland bear the cross. Make them recognize you as their rightful Lord and King and use the time given to them by the Father to submit voluntarily to your lordship.
Lord Jesus Christ, King of our hearts, make our hearts like your Sacred Heart.
Let your Holy Spirit descend and renew the face of the earth, this earth. May he support us as we accomplish the obligations that are the consequences of this national act, protect from evil, and realize our sanctification.
In the Immaculate Heart of Mary, we place our decisions and commitments. We all entrust to the maternal care of the Queen of Polish and to the intercession of the patron saints of our Fatherland.
Christ, reign over us! Reign over our fatherland, and reign in every nation – for the greater glory of the Most Holy Trinity and the salvation of humanity. Make our homeland and the entire world into your kingdom: a kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love and peace.
A church in Warsaw, Poland
About 93 percent of Poles declare themselves to be Catholics. But
even in Poland is the number of church service attendees falling. By
2016, the figure had dropped to 36.7 percent. Despite the fall, the
Sunday mass remains for many Poles a very important part of life.
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