# Religious commemorations in Poland

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/religious-commemorations-in-poland
> Updated: 2026-10-14T11:58:14.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In Poland, various religious and civic ceremonies have been held to honor Catholic saints. 

In Gdynia and Zduńska Wola, new monuments were unveiled to commemorate Saint Maximilian Kolbe. The Gdynia memorial marks the 55th anniversary of his beatification, while the Zduńska Wola bronze sculpture, titled ‘Ofiarowanie’ (Offering), commemorates his canonization and his martyrdom in Auschwitz.

Following these commemorations, several educational institutions held ceremonies to honor religious figures. A primary school in Przyłęk officially adopted the name of Saint Maximilian Maria Kolbe. Meanwhile, in Łubno, a primary school was named after Saint John Paul II during a ceremony led by Archbishop Adam Szal. In Janów Lubelski, a high school hosted a musical performance titled ‘Ways of Mercy’ to reflect on the legacy of Saint John Paul II.

## Claims

- The primary school in Przyłęk officially carries the name of Saint Maximilian Maria Kolbe as of September 1, 2026. (single source)
- A ceremony for the naming of the primary school in Łubno after Saint John Paul II took place on October 15, 2026. (single source)
- There are currently 1,070 schools in Poland named after Saint John Paul II. (single source)
- A concert honoring Saint John Paul II was organized by an artistic group at a high school in Janów Lubelski. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Polish schools honor Catholic saints through naming ceremonies

Primary schools in Przyłęk and Łubno, along with a high school in Janów Lubelski, held ceremonies to honor Saint Maximilian Kolbe and Saint John Paul II through naming and cultural events.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-schools-honor-catholic-saints-through-naming-ceremonies

### 2026-10-10: Poland unveils new monuments honoring Saint Maximilian Kolbe

Monuments honoring Saint Maximilian Kolbe have been unveiled in Gdynia and Zduńska Wola, Poland, commemorating his life, martyrdom, and connection to the local communities.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-unveils-new-monuments-honoring-saint-maximilian-kolbe

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