Cathedral of the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Radom
The Cathedral of the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Radom (Polish: Katedra Opieki Najświętszej Maryi Panny w Radomiu) is a Catholic cathedral designed by Józef Pius Dziekoński (1844-1927)[1] situated on Henryka Sienkiewicza Street in Radom, Poland.[2][3][4]
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| Cathedral of the Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Radom | |
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| Location | Radom |
| Country | Poland |
| Denomination | Catholic |
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| Architectural type | Neo-Gothic |
| Years built | 1894–1911 |
The Radom Cathedral Museum contains a significant 14th century sculpture of the Madonna with Child. The sculpture was originally part of the Radom city gates and is considered the most important item of its type in the Radom region.[5]
Architecture
editThe cathedral was built to model Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel and Florian the Martyr in Warsaw, matching its height.[1]
The cathedral features three portals, three naves, and an intricate rosette. The two towers are 72 meters in height.[3][4]
History
editIt was designed by Józef Pius Dziekoński.[2][3][4] Early construction was heavily supported by individual donors. One single donor provided 20,000 rubles to support works at the new cathedral.[3] Local press published desires for the new cathedral to be "an example for coming generations" in Radom.[3]
In December 1904, a nearby worker protest resulted in multiple casualties. The incident occurred after midnight mass.[6]
In 1984, Bishop Edward Materski gave an anti-communist mass at the cathedral.[7]
In 2012, Archbishop Gerhard Ludwig Müller gave a homily there.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b "Holy Virgin Mary Cathedral in Radom (Kościół Mariacki)". www.victorianweb.org. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ a b Rottermund, A. (2003). Dziekoński, Józef Pius. Grove Art Online. Retrieved 2 Sep. 2024
- ^ a b c d e Rutkowska-Siuda, D. (2017). Characteristics of Sacral Architecture in Radom Governorate in the Light of Social and Artistic Relationships of the Late Nineteenth to Twentieth Century. Acta Academiae Artium Vilnensis, 86/87, 167–185.
- ^ a b c (in English and German) Adam Bujak, Stanisław Bogdanowicz (1997). Die polnischen Kathedralen (Polish Cathedrals). Biały Kruk. p. 218. ISBN 83-907760-1-4.
- ^ Krawczyk, M. (2020). Radomska rzeźba Matki Bożej z Dzieciątkiem z Bramy Krakowskiej. Nasza Przeszłość, 134(134), 191–207.
- ^ "Poles Fire on Troops – Regimental Commander Killed in Fight Between Soldiers and Rioters". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ "Foreign News Briefs - UPI Archives". UPI. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ "Homilia abp. Gerharda L. Müllera, Prefekta Kongregacji Nauki Wiary podczas Mszy Świętej w rocznicę pobytu bł. Jana Pawła II w Radomiu, Radom - Katedra, 4 czerwca 2013 r." www.vatican.va. Retrieved 2024-09-03.