Parish Church of St. Stanislaus, Poznan, Wielkopolska, Poland
History of the Jesuits church started in 16th century. In 1570 bishop Adam Konarski brought them to Poznan and gave the small St. Stanislaus’ Church. Meanwhile, the church turned out to be too small for the faithful, so Jesuits decided to build a new church. In 1651 a cornerstone was embed. Because of different wars, which last in 17th century’s Poland, construction of the church was finished in 1701. On September 27th 1705 bishop Hieronim Wierzbowski consecrate the church, however additional works were still pending till mid 18th century. Such artists as: Bartłomiej Nataniel Wąsowski, Karol Dankwart, Alberto Bianco, Pompeo Ferrari, Franciszek Koźmiński were engaged during the construction.
From 1912 to 1914 church were thoroughly renovated, but during WWII it was changed into warehouse, what caused some damages. When Poznan was besieged in 1945 church was also damaged, but from 1951 was opened to the faithful. Main works on restoration of the church were 2004 – 2008. Nowadays, Fara Church is Basilica Minor, baroque pearl and probably the most beautiful church in Poznan.
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