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Basilica of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Wadowice
Bazylika Ofiarowania Najświętszej Maryi Panny w Wadowicach
Pilgrimage church where the future Pope John Paul II was baptized.
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About Basilica of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Wadowice
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
Pilgrimage church where the future Pope John Paul II was baptized. Karol Wojtyła received baptism and other early sacraments in this parish church, making it central to visits tracing his life.
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Place TypeBasilica
Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationCatholic
Dedication / Patron SaintBlessed Virgin Mary; Saint John Paul II
LocationWadowice, Małopolskie, Poland
CountryPoland
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Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationCatholic
Dedication / Patron SaintBlessed Virgin Mary; Saint John Paul II
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Historical Record
Karol Wojtyła received baptism and other early sacraments in this parish church, making it central to visits tracing his life.
Worship & Services
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Mass
prayer
John Paul II pilgrimages
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