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Stanislaus of Szczepanów ( Polish: Stanisław ze Szczepanowa; 26 July 1030 – 11 April 1079) was a Polish Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Kraków and was martyred by the Polish King Bolesław II the Bold. Stanislaus is venerated in the Catholic Church as Stanislaus the Martyr (as distinct from the 16th-century Jesuit, Stanislaus ...
Apr 11, 2014 · St. Stanislaus (1030-1079) was the first native-born Polish saint, hailing from the town of Szczepanow, outside of Krakow. Formed in his faith by his parents and later educated at the cathedral school of the then-capital of Poland, Gniezno , he completed studies in Paris and returned to his homeland to minister to the people of Krakow.
Saint Stanislaus of Kraków (born c. 1030, Szczepanów, Pol.—died April 11, 1079, Kraków; canonized 1253; feast day April 11, feast day in Kraków May 7) was the patron saint of Poland, and the first Pole to be canonized. Of noble birth, Stanislaus studied at Gniezno, Pol., and probably at Paris.
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Apr 10, 2024 · On April 11 of this year, the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Stanislaus of Szczepanów. A man of God who was unafraid to stand against the political powers of his time, Stanislaus is the patron saint of Poland. As we remember his legacy of unflinching bravery, we invite you to learn more about his life and where he is portrayed in the ...
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Poland, Kraków, moral order. Stanisław Szczepanowski or Stanislaus of Kraków (July 26, 1030 – April 11?, 1079) is the patron saint of Poland. In life, he was the Bishop of Kraków, known for opposing the cruelty of King Bolesław II the Bold, who reacted by causing Stanislaus' death. Born in the village of Szczepanów, Stanislaus became ...
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Its full name is the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Saints Mary Magdalene and Stanislaus of Szczepanów. It is currently part of the Latin Church Archdiocese of Poznań . Built between 1651 and 1701, the structure was engineered by Polish and Italian masters in the Baroque style, who also incorporated Roman architectural aspects such as the monumental Corinthian columns in the interior.
