Truc Lam Tay Thien Monastery
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MonasteryChristianity
Holy Cross Monastery on Łysa Góra
Sanktuarium Relikwii Drzewa Krzyża Świętego · Holy Cross Abbey · Święty Krzyż Monastery
Medieval pilgrimage monastery housing relics venerated as wood of the True Cross.
Sacred Place Overview
About Holy Cross Monastery on Łysa Góra
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
Medieval pilgrimage monastery housing relics venerated as wood of the True Cross. A Benedictine abbey arose here in the Middle Ages; the monastery complex is protected as an exceptionally important Polish religious monument.
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Place TypeMonastery
Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationCatholic
Dedication / Patron SaintRelics of the Holy Cross
LocationŚwięty Krzyż, Świętokrzyskie, Poland
CountryPoland
HeritagePolish Historic Monument
Governing BodyMissionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association
Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.
Religious TraditionChristianity
Tradition / DenominationCatholic
Dedication / Patron SaintRelics of the Holy Cross
History & Sacred Tradition
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Historical Record
A Benedictine abbey arose here in the Middle Ages; the monastery complex is protected as an exceptionally important Polish religious monument.
Sacred Tradition
The story that Prince Emeric brought the relics after an angelic encounter is a local legend; relic authenticity is a matter of devotional tradition.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
Polish Historic Monument
Worship & Services
Documented worship, observances and practices where available.
Veneration of the relic
pilgrimage
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Information Status
- Status
- Unverified
- Last checked
- October 15, 2026
- Primary source
- National Heritage Board of Poland