St. Stanislaus

Identifier
DZIELO/13725
Amount
1
Catalogue note author
Maria Działo

Abstract

The sculpture of Saint Stanislaus was made by an unknown artist around the mid-20th century, and then set in a side altar from the first quarter of the 20th century. It presents Saint Stanisław of Szczepanów, who was born around 1030 in Szczepanów. Due to a conflict with Bolesław II the Generous, he was murdered on the order of the king in 1079 during a mass in the Church of Saint Michael located on Skałka, according to tradition. He was a Cracow bishop, a martyr, he is one of the main patrons of Poland.

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How to cite?

Maria Działo, "St. Stanislaus ", [in:] "The Sacred Lesser Poland Heritage", 2024, source:  https://sdm.upjp2.edu.pl/en/works/st-stanislaus-8

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