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Sanctuary of Our Lady Queen of Peace in Stoczek Klasztorny (Basilica of the Visitation of the BVM, Marians)

Stoczek Klasztorny 1, 11-220 Kiwity, gmina Kiwity, powiat lidzbarski, województwo warmińsko-mazurskie

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Sanctuary in Stoczek Klasztorny

The Basilica of the Visitation of the BVM, Sanctuary of Our Lady Queen of Peace. The Baroque church in the form of a rotunda was erected between 1639 and 1641 as a votive offering of Bishop Mikołaj Szyszkowski. Since 1957 it has been cared for by the Marians.

History and significance

A place of internment of Primate Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński (October 1953 - April 1954). On 19 May 1987 John Paul II granted the church the title of minor basilica. One of six sanctuaries on the Route of Holy Warmia.

Practical information

Scope

  • Baroque rotunda from 1639-1641
  • Memorial room of Cardinal Wyszyński
  • Cloisters with corner chapels

Seasonality and hours

The sanctuary is open year-round.

Getting there

Stoczek Klasztorny, Kiwity commune.

Contact

  • Website: stoczekklasztorny.pl
Seasonality: year-round

Kontakt

Source: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoczek_Klasztorny; https://zabytek.pl/en/obiekty/stoczek-klasztorny-sanktuarium-matki-pokoju-; https://www.stoczekklasztorny.pl/