Sanctuary in Stare Skoszewy, Catholic pilgrimage church in Stare Skoszewy, Poland
The Sanctuary of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Barbara in Stare Skoszewy is a brick Catholic parish and pilgrimage church built between 1934 and 1936 in the baroque revival style. It was consecrated in June 1936 by Bishop Kazimierz Tomczak, auxiliary bishop of Łódź. The church has three altars, including the main altar with the image of Our Lady of Skoszewy, crowned in 1996.
The present church was built between 1934 and 1936 in the baroque revival style and consecrated in June 1936 by Kazimierz Tomczak, auxiliary bishop of Łódź. It replaced earlier wooden churches on the site that had been destroyed by fire. The brick church belongs to the Brzeziny deanery of the Archdiocese of Łódź.
Inside the church, visitors can see an icon known as Our Lady of Skoszewy, depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus. Once a year, a large celebration is held in her honor, drawing pilgrims from the surrounding area for prayers and processions.
The church sits near the center of Stare Skoszewy village and can be reached by car or bus from the direction of Łódź along local roads. Visiting outside major feast days allows for a quieter experience inside the building.
The church is dedicated to both Saint Barbara and the Virgin Mary, a relatively rare double dedication for a rural sanctuary. On the feast days of both figures, the building becomes the center of special services and gatherings that bring together people from several surrounding villages.
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