Poland's Swiety Krzyz - marking a turbulent millen

[hollister]

Poland's Swiety Krzyz - marking a turbulent millenium

[24-08-2007] By Amy Drozdowska

The Swiety Krzyz or Holy Cross Monastery in southern Poland recently celebrated its Millennium. Through its history, this place has been a favorite pilgrimage center for Polish royalty, a retirement home for priests, and a grim Nazi-run prison for Russian prisoners-of-war. Since 1006 it has housed relics cherished by Catholic pilgrims, the cultural contributions of Benedictine monks, and the scars of Poland's historical struggle for existence.

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[rdywenur]

Thanks for the info on this site. The only monastary I went to in Poland was Kalwaria. (I have an album on webshots of fotos). In Germany I enjoyed their great liquors. Here in NY they have oen that bakes breads. There is also a Russian one outside of Utica that has beautiful icons. They contribute much to the cultures.