Franciscan monastery

Founded in 1927, this Franciscan monastery in Ojców serves as a center of faith, offering spiritual solace and peaceful reflection.

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Site Details

The Franciscan monastery in Ojca, Poland, holds profound religious significance as a place of prayer and pilgrimage. Dedicated to Saint Maximilian Kolbe, a Franciscan friar martyred in Auschwitz, the monastery serves as a powerful testament to faith and resilience during the Holocaust. Pilgrims travel to this site to honor Saint Maximilian's unwavering devotion and sacrifice, seeking spiritual renewal and inspiration from his life and legacy. The monastery's serene atmosphere fosters contemplation and prayer, offering a space for personal reflection and connection with the divine. Its importance lies in its role as a center for spiritual growth and a living memorial to a saint whose faith endured unimaginable suffering. Many find solace and strength in visiting this sacred place, deeply moved by the saint's powerful story of faith and martyrdom.

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Travel Guide for Franciscan monastery

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Nearest Airport to Franciscan monastery

John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK), approximately 45 km (28 miles)

Top Attraction at Franciscan monastery

Church of St. Anne in Teresin

Best Time to Visit Franciscan monastery

Spring: Pleasant weather, fewer crowds than summer, blooming flowers

Nearest Station to Franciscan monastery

Kraków Główny (Main Train Station), approximately 40 km (25 miles) from Ojców. Requires further transportation to the monastery.

How to Get to Franciscan monastery: Transportation Guide

From Warsaw (approx.

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Visitor Tips for Franciscan monastery

The Franciscan monastery is located at Świętego Maksymiliana Kolbego 5, 96-515 Teresin, Poland... Read visitor tips for Franciscan monastery.

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Associated Saints

Image of St. Maximilian Kolbe

Poland | Priest

Known for his sacrifice during the Holocaust.

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