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April 11 · Memorial · Red

St Stanislaus of Kraków

(1030–1079) Bishop of Kraków who rebuked King Bolesław II for cruelty and injustice and finally excommunicated him. The king cut him down with his own sword while the bishop said Mass; Poland has kept him as patron and conscience ever since.

A prayerSaint Stanislaus, conscience of kings, pray that no power silence the truth.

When is the feast of St Stanislaus of Kraków?

The feast is celebrated on April 11 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Stanislaus of Kraków?

The feast of St Stanislaus of Kraków is celebrated on April 11 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Stanislaus of Kraków?

(1030–1079) Bishop of Kraków who rebuked King Bolesław II for cruelty and injustice and finally excommunicated him. The king cut him down with his own sword while the bishop said Mass; Poland has kept him as patron and conscience ever…

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