Tombstone of Tekla Wężyk
Place
Tenczynek
Parish
Tenczynek
Identifier
DZIELO/11516
Amount
1
Catalogue note author
Agata Felczyńska
Abstract
The symbolic tombstone of sister Tekla Wężyk (1830-1911), located within the walls surrounding the church, was made only 20 years after her death. The body of the deceased rests at the cemetery in Cracow in a tomb belonging to the order, but due to her merits in Tenczynek and many years of service, a modest monument was erected for her here. Sister Tekla gave her inheritance for the construction of a school, together with other sisters she took care of the education of young people, ran an orphanage for children, looked after the sick and employed the poor.
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How to cite?
Agata Felczyńska, "Tombstone of Tekla Wężyk", [in:] "The Sacred Lesser Poland Heritage", 2025, source: https://sdm.upjp2.edu.pl/en/works/tombstone-of-tekla-wezyk