To browse Academia. The work undertaken concerning the restoration of the Warsaw Basilica of the Holy Cross is significant, highlighting the collaborative efforts within the community that contributed to its preservation. This document reflects on the various dimensions of this project, acknowledging the contributions of numerous individuals and institutions, while emphasizing the cultural and historical importance of the church as a landmark in Warsaw and beyond.
Heart of the City. The Church of the Holy Cross in Warsaw, eds. The article presents a unique complex of post-war rosary chapels located in the area of the Calvary in Katowice-Panewniki, its history, ideological assumptions, somewhat forgotten authors of their architecture, sculpture and painting, as well as its progressive, innovative form. Traditional scientific methods characteristic of art history were applied, i.
So far, apart from a few brief mentions, the Rosary Complex has not been the subject of a scientific study. It was established in the years in difficult conditions of the communist reality.
A very well-planned and meaningful iconographic program was the work of Father Norbert Chudoba, the parish priest. He was also most involved in erection of the chapels, managing their construction process.
Unfortunately, he died shortly after the consecration. The complex consisting of fifteen chapels of the Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious mysteries of the Holy Rosary is in many ways unique. Its creators wanted to commemorate important events in the history of the Polish Church, and to place it under the protection of the Virgin Mary and Christ.
