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Baptism of  Mieszko - St. Joseph's RC Cathedral
AKA St. Joseph's RC Old Cathedral
50 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY

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Baptism of Mieszko
By Józef Slawiński
1966
Hammered copper with silver and gold plating.

Mieszko I was the first historical ruler of Poland.
Mieszko I's marriage in 965 to the Přemyslid princess Dobrawa (upper right) and his baptism in 966 put him and his country in the cultural sphere of Western Christianity.





Note Polish eagles








Special thanks to Rector Msgr. James F. Campbell for his cooperation in 2009
Photos and their arrangement © 2009 Chuck LaChiusa
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