St. John the Baptist Parish in Radom

The Church of St. John the Baptist in Radom, founded by Casimir the Great, was built between 1360 and 1370 in the Gothic style from red brick. In the 18th century, numerous architectural changes were made, including the addition of side chapels, among which the Rosary Chapel from 1481, funded by Jan Warcab, stands out. In the history of the temple, St. Casimir Jagiellon played a particularly important role, considering it a place of prayer, as did Frederick, who received his appointment as cardinal here in 1495. After numerous damages, the church was restored in the 19th century, resulting in it being given a Neo-Gothic style. Key works from this period included raising the tower and plastering the facade. In the 20th century, the church was restored again, resulting in a new polychrome executed in 1972 by Prof. Wacław Taranczewski. Historical figures such as the Servant of God Wanda Malczewska and the painter Jacek Malczewski were baptized in the church. Interestingly, in 1941, Blessed Fr. Kazimierz Grelewski was arrested in the parish building and later died in Dachau. The Parish of St. John the Baptist was established after 1325, with the first documentary mention dating from 1408. The current parish includes faithful from many streets of Radom, highlighting its importance in the local community.