Komańcza Monastery

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Komańcza Monastery, Catholic monastery in Bieszczady Mountains, Poland

The monastery building combines brick construction on the ground floor with wooden architecture on the upper levels in Swiss style design.

Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski remained confined within the monastery walls from October 1955 to October 1956 during Communist rule in Poland.

The monastery belongs to the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth who maintain religious traditions and conduct spiritual activities for the community.

The religious complex stands at coordinates 49.349167 latitude and 22.075 longitude, near the border with Slovakia in southeastern Poland.

During World War II, the nuns provided shelter to Jewish individuals and priests while German soldiers occupied parts of the building.

Location: Komańcza

Inception: 1927

GPS coordinates: 49.34917,22.07500

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:48

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