St. Stanislaus the Bishop and Martyr Parish in Górecko Kościelne

The Roman Catholic Parish of St. Stanislaus the Bishop and Martyr in Górecko Kościelne, belonging to the Józefów deanery of the Zamość-Lubaczów diocese, has a rich history dating back to the 17th century. Associated with the cult of St. Stanislaus, the parish was established in the second half of the 17th century. Ordynat Marcin Zamojski, after the apparition of the saint to a young farmer named Jan Sosz, initiated the construction of a chapel and the parish, entrusting its care to the Conventual Franciscans. The parish church, built of larch wood, features three naves, Baroque altars, and sculptures of the Essence of the Holy Spirit. The interior, designed by Jan and Jakub Mancher, is richly decorated, and the main altar contains an image of the patron saint, St. Stanislaus. Over the years, the parish suffered destruction, including during the Swedish invasions, but thanks to benefactors such as Jakub Zamoyski, a new temple was built in 1768 and consecrated in 1778. In 1897–1898, the church was extended by 8 meters, and a tower was added. In 1948, the 300th anniversary of the apparitions was celebrated, and in 1968, Cardinal Karol Wojtyła presented relics of St. Stanislaus. The church surroundings are equally interesting, including brick chapels, statues of saints, and a belfry with three bells. A notable feature is the wooden pulpit with sculptures of the four Evangelists. In modern times, the parish has undergone many changes, including losses during World War II, but the church survived. In 1996, the Diocesan Retreat House was opened, and in 1998, the 350th anniversary of the apparitions was celebrated. The parish is also a venue for the Diocesan Festivals of Marian Song, and new chapels and Stations of the Cross have been added to its grounds for public use, reflecting the spiritual and cultural vitality of this place.