Radecznica

Radecznica [radɛt͡ʂˈnit͡sa] is a village in Zamość County, Lublin Voivodeship, in eastern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Radecznica. It lies approximately 31 kilometres (19 mi) west of Zamość and 59 km (37 mi) south of the regional capital Lublin.[1]

Radecznica
Village
Radecznica
Coordinates: 50°45′N 22°50′E
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLublin
CountyZamość County
GminaRadecznica
Population
(approx.)
920

The village has an approximate population of 920.

Shrine
The Shrine

Radecznica is a famous shrine of saint Anthony of Padua. In 1664 he appeared here and ordered to build a church. Several miracles occurred soon. Then a monastery of the Order of Friars Minor was established. Since then Radecznica has been a popular pilgrimage site, up to this day. In 2015 Pope Francis proclaimed it a minor basilica.[2]

References
  1. "Central Statistical Office (GUS) - TERYT (National Register of Territorial Land Apportionment Journal)" (in Polish). 2008-06-01.
  2. Sanktuarium I Bazylika św. Antoniego


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