Goworowo

Goworowo is a village located in the Masovian Voivodeship, in Ostrołęka County, serving as the seat of the local municipality. Its history dates back to at least 1505, when Gotard from Kargoszyn, the parish priest of Goworowo, was mentioned. The village was part of the Duchy of Sieluń and developed both religiously and socially, as evidenced by documents from the 16th century. The consecration of a new church in 1693 and the construction of another religious building in 1780 highlight Goworowo's significance as a spiritual center. The 19th-century church, designed by Feliks Nowicki in the Neo-Romanesque style, featured two towers and an artistically valuable main altar. Goworowo was also home to a Jewish community from the 18th century onward, contributing to the development of the local society. In the interwar period, the village had a significant number of Jewish residents, and Zionist activities played an important role. Unfortunately, during World War II, Goworowo became the site of brutal crimes, including mass executions of Poles and Jews by German occupiers. Today, Goworowo is recognized as an important point on the regional map, with the Parish of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, one of the oldest in Masovia. An interesting fact is that the village has adapted to changing conditions over the centuries, and the history of its inhabitants, as well as their intercultural relations, testifies to the rich heritage of this place.