LATEST NEWS: Celebration of the Feast of Saint Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr - Main Patron of Poland
Between 7 and 8 May, The Vicariate celebrates the Feast of Saint Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr.
Saint Stanislaus was born on 26 July 1030, Szczepanów, Kingdom of Poland. Following his ordination, he was given a canonry in Kraków and became known for his preaching. He was subsequently made pastor of Czembocz near Krakow. In 1072, he is elected Bishop, being appointed by Pope Alexander II.
He entered in conflict with King Bolesław, after a series of actions that the King made, condamned by Bishop Stanislaus. King Bolesław was later excommunicated.
King Bolesław sent his men to execute Bishop Stanislaus but when they didn't dare touch the bishop, the King decided to kill the bishop himself. He is said to have slain Stanislaus while he was celebrating Mass in the Skałka outside the walls of Kraków.
The guards then cut the bishop's body into pieces and scattered them to be devoured by wild beasts.
The Feast Liturgical program will start on 7 May, with the Holy Mass at the Wawel Cathedral, celebrated by His Eminece, Dariusz Cardinal Kowalski, Archbishop of Gniezno, at 18:00.
Following the Celebration, The First Solemn Vesper of the Feast, Presided by His Excellency Maciej Krawczyk at 20:00.
On the Second Day of the Feast, we countinue the celebration with the Second Solemn Vespers of the Feast, Presided by Right Reverend Louis de Rochefort, OSB, at 19:00.
Following the Vespers, A Solemn Mass will be celebrated by His Eminence Jan Cardinal Głowacz, at 20:00.
