Christianization of Poland
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The Christianization of Poland refers to the introduction and subsequent spread of Christianity in Poland. The impetus to the process was the Baptism of Poland, the personal baptism of Mieszko I, the
Christianization of Poland A.D. 966. by Jan Matejko
Dobrawa, Mieszko's wife who played a major role in Poland's conversion to Christianity
Mieszko I, the first Christian ruler of Poland. Depicted by Jan Matejko as holding a crucifix in an allusion to the Baptism of Poland.
Contemporary mural in Gniezno commemorating the baptism of Poland
Mieszko I
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Mieszko I was Duke of Poland from 960 until his death in 992 and the founder of the first unified Polish state, the Civitas Schinesghe. A member of the Piast dynasty, he was the first Christian ruler
Christianization of Poland
…subsequent spread of Christianity in Poland. The impetus to the process was the Baptism of Poland (Polish: chrzest Polski ), the personal baptism of Mieszko I, the first ruler of the future Polish state, and much of his court. The ceremony took place on Holy Saturday, 14 April 966 (under the Julian pre-Gregorian…
Ostrów Lednicki, ruins of palatium and chapel
Wichmann the Younger Surrenders to the Polish Prince Mieszko by Franciszek Smuglewicz (early 19th century)
Emperor Otto II, from Registrum Gregorii, c. 983
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