The 1050th Anniversary of the Baptism of Poland.

O obchodach 1050 rocznicy Chrztu Polski po angielsku:

• When the first Polish head of state Mieszko I was baptised in 966 it meant more than just one grown man becoming a Christian. It essentially meant that all of the subjects of his pagan society and his entire realm became Christian as well.   http://culture.pl/en/article/baptised-into-existence-the-1050th-anniversary-of-the-baptism-of-poland
• “Where there is baptism, there is hope” these words of the jubilee song, composed by Leopold Twardowski, will be the main theme of the celebrations of the 1050th Anniversary of Poland’s Baptism. The celebrations, organised under the honorary patronage of the President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda, will be held on 14-16 April 2016 in Poznan and Gniezno.http://www.londyn.msz.gov.pl/en/news/1050th_anniversary_of_poland_s_baptism
• Vatican City, 13 April 2016 – During the summary of today's catechesis in various languages, the Pope gave special greetings to Polish pilgrims, as in these days the Church in Poland celebrates the 1,050th anniversary of the baptism of the nation. Francis joined with the pastors and faithful to give thanks to the Lord for this historical event that over the centuries has shaped the faith, spirituality and culture of the country "in the community of peoples that Christ invited to participate in the mystery of His death and resurrection".http://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2016/04/13/160413c.html
• A concert by the London Philharmonic Orchestra at London’s Royal Festival Hall featuring “Stabat Mater” by Polish composer Karol Szymanowski (1882-1937) on Saturday was the first event abroad marking the 1,050th anniversary of the Baptism of Poland and of Polish statehood.http://www.polska.pl/en/latest/anniversary-baptism-poland-marked-abroad/
• On the 1050th anniversary of the Baptism of Poland, the National Bank of Poland is issuing a collector's banknote with the face value of 20 zl. http://www.pope2016.com/en/faith/catholic-church-in-poland/966-baptism-of-poland/news,461980,narodowy-bank-polski-issued-a-collector-banknote.html

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