Friedersdorf

Frydrychowice is a village located in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in the Wadowice County, on the Silesian Foothills, within the administrative district of Wieprz. It is situated 270 meters above sea level on the Frydrychówka stream, 8 kilometers from Wadowice. The village has a long history, dating back to the 13th-14th century, when it was established as part of German settlement in the Duchy of Oświęcim. It was the site of a single-village parish, first mentioned in 1326. Over the centuries, Frydrychowice passed into the hands of various noble families, including the Frydrychowski family and knights of the Kornicz coat of arms. In the 17th century, it was under the administration of various families, leading to its fragmentation. The village gained significance in the 19th century when the Seraphic Sisters established a care facility and a nursery for children. Architecturally, it is distinguished by its parish church, which was originally wooden from the 18th century, while the current one, in the Neo-Baroque style, dates from 1929-1931. Historic chapels and remnants of a manor-park complex have also been preserved. An interesting fact is that the village had its own seal with an emblem featuring a crown over crossed branches, symbolizing its former noble affiliation. Frydrychowice are also known for their association with figures such as the poet Wincenty Stroka, the painter Karol Pustelnik, and the art historian Father Benignus Wanat, highlighting their cultural significance in the region. The name of the village is patronymic, derived from the name Friedrich or Frydrych, which in Latin means "Frederick."