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Religious commemorations held in Warsaw and Krakow

The Orthodox Theological Seminary in Warsaw celebrated the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The event coincided with the 45th anniversary of the priestly ordination of the seminary rector, Father Jerzy Tofiluk. The Divine Liturgy was led by Bishop Paul of Hajnówka, with Metropolitan Sawa of Warsaw and All Poland in attendance. During the service, Father Tomasz Stempa delivered a sermon emphasizing the Cross as a source of strength and protection.

In Krakow, a Mass was held at the Oratorium of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Poland, to mark the centenary of the Feast of Christ the King, established by Pope Pius XI. During the service, Rafał Trytek spoke on the theological significance of Christ's sovereignty and the historical relationship between religious faith and statehood.

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