History

HistoryThe first parochial (parich) church, very likely to had been built in wood, existed in Swidnica at least since 1250. Even before the end of 13th century the foundation for new, brick churck had commenced. Information about that can be found in the lists of pilgrimage from the years 1288-1303. These documents also show that even then the patrons of the church were martyrs: St. Wenceslaus and St. Stanisław. The interiors of the temple were very modest and there was only one main altar and the altar of St. John, founded by Kunigunde de Amore…
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