Church of St John Paul II in Kraków

The Church of St John Paul II stands in Łagiewniki at ulica Totus Tuus 32 and is part of the John Paul II Centre “Do Not Be Afraid”. It was designed by Andrzej Mikulski.

The building

The church has an octagonal plan, and its style recalls the Byzantine churches of Ravenna, for example the Basilica of San Vitale. It consists of two levels: a lower relics church and an upper one. Next to it stands an observation tower.

History

The church was blessed on 23 June 2013, and the solemn dedication took place on 16 October 2016. Both rites were performed by Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz.

Nearby

Only a few hundred metres away stands the Divine Mercy Sanctuary, so the two places are usually visited together.

Practical information

• Address: ul. Totus Tuus 32, Kraków, Łagiewniki-Borek Fałęcki district.
• Hours and visiting rules are given on the sanktuariumjp2.pl website, which did not open when checked; look there before your visit.