Jeżyce Cemetery

Jeżycki Cemetery, located in the Ogrody district of Poznań, is a historic cemetery managed by the Parish of Christ the Good Shepherd since 1995. It was established in 1905 to serve the needs of the newly formed Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Florian. The cemetery was expanded over time by acquiring adjacent plots, and at its center stands a neo-Romanesque chapel dedicated to St. Barbara. In 1961, the cemetery was closed for burials, with the last funeral taking place in November of that year. After being repurposed as a pastoral center, the cemetery was reopened in 1995, when Father Bolesław Jurga, who played a key role in its preservation, was laid to rest there. The cemetery is notable for its diverse tombstones, which reflect evolving styles of sepulchral art, including Art Nouveau, Modernism, and classical Modernism. Among the artists who contributed to these monuments are Krystyna Dąbrowska, Edward Haupt, and Wawrzyniec Kaim. One of the most significant monuments is the Monument of Gratitude, dedicated to those who fell in World War I and the Polish-Bolshevik War, which was restored in 2004. Designed with garden art in mind, the cemetery is surrounded by lush vegetation, including majestic linden trees, maples, hornbeams, and conifers such as pines and larches, enhancing its unique character. Jeżycki Cemetery is an important historical and cultural landmark in Poznań, preserving not only the memory of the deceased but also a rich artistic and natural heritage.