Saint Stanislaus church in Kramsk, Catholic parish church in Kramsk, Poland
Saint Stanislaus Church in Kramsk is a stone building completed in 1844 and designed in the baroque revival style of that era. It serves as the main parish church for the Roman Catholic community and continues to function as a place of worship today.
The parish's origin is dated to 1255, though the date of the first wooden church is unknown. A church consecrated in 1601 was later destroyed by age. In 1844, during the tenure of parish priest Ludwik Potrzebowski, a new brick church was built, consecrated in 1854 by Włocławek suffragan Stanisław Łubiński. A chancel was added in 1862 and the tower between 1903 and 1906.
The interior polychrome paintings were made by Antoni Szulczyński in 1911–1912 and restored in 1995–1998 under the efforts of prelate Ireneusz Gmachowski. Older furnishings survive, including a 17th-century holy water stoup, a crucifix from the first half of the 18th century and a copy of the Descent from the Cross from the first half of the 19th century.
The church welcomes visitors during regular services and is often accessible between scheduled times of worship. Those interested in viewing the interior artworks should allow time and behave respectfully, especially during active services.
The church holds a 17th-century holy water stoup, a crucifix from the first half of the 18th century and a copy of the Descent from the Cross painting from the first half of the 19th century. In 2013 two chancel windows showing St Adalbert and St Stanislaus were replaced with St John Paul II and Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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