Saint Stanislaus

Original Karl Demetz 

Memorial Day: April 11

When did Saint Stanislaus of Kraków live: 1030 - 1079

BIOGRAPHY:
Saint Stanislaus of Kraków was the Bishop of Kraków and one of Poland's most significant saints. Born around 1030, he studied in Gniezno and possibly in Paris. In 1072, he was appointed Bishop of Kraków and strongly supported church reforms, which led to a conflict with King Boleslaw II. The king ultimately had him murdered during a mass in 1079. Saint Stanislaus was canonized by Pope Innocent IV in 1253 and remains one of Poland's patron saints.

PATRONAGE:
St. Stanislaus is the patron saint of Poland, the Archdiocese of Kraków, and moral theologians.

SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:
The symbols of San Stanislaus of Kraków are a bishop's staff, signifying his ecclesiastical authority, and a sword, representing his martyrdom.

PATRON SAINT OF:
Stanislaus, Stanislav, Stanislaw, Stanko, Stan, Stanley, Stanislao, Stanislausz, Stanes, Stano, Stasiu, Staniek, Staszek, Slawko, Slavo, Slavko, Slavomir

The wooden figure of St. Stanislaus of Kraków is dressed in episcopal robes with a mitre, holding a sword and a book in his right hand and a bishop's staff in his left.

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updated 6.23.2025

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