Nazareth Convent in Komańcza

The Nazarene Convent in Komańcza, operational since May 1928, was established as a House of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth in the Przemyśl diocese. Initially, the sisters resided in a rented house, and in 1929, construction began on a wooden Swiss-style building situated at an altitude of approximately 520 meters above sea level. The convent featured a chapel dedicated to St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and was consecrated in 1931. Half of the building was designated for the nuns, who came there to improve their health, primarily due to lung diseases, while the other half was open to guests. During World War II, the convent became a hiding place for persecuted priests and Jews, as well as a center for aiding those in need. Between 1944 and 1948, the sisters continued their charitable and medical work amid the fighting with partisans. An interesting fact is that from 1955 to 1956, the convent served as the place of internment for Primate Stefan Wyszyński. He devoted his time there to prayer, and his room is now open to visitors. In later years, from 1993 to 1997, the convent’s chaplain was Fr. Józef Zięba, a close friend of the Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko. The convent underwent renovation in 2011, which contributed to its further preservation and continued role as a site of significant religious and cultural importance. Today, it attracts visitors interested not only in its spiritual dimension but also in its rich history and unique architecture.