Discover Elganowo

• The Marian devotional chapel was built in 1864 in the center of Ełganowo.
• The church in Ełganowo was consecrated by Archbishop Sławoj Leszek Głódź on November 27, 2011.
• The 30th intergenerational festival took place in 2025, marking 30 years of tradition.
• The former Protestant cemetery is no longer in use and is listed in the municipal register of historic monuments.

The chapel in the center of Ełganowo was more than a place of worship. During Marian celebrations and festivals, it also served as a meeting place for the Polish population. Its history thus combines its religious dedication with a communal function on certain occasions. This distinction makes the chapel more tangible as a cultural landmark: its significance encompasses both prayer and gathering for celebrations.

An inscription recorded on a postcard reads: “Pokaż, żeś jest Matką naszą. 1864 rok.” In essence, this means: “Show that you are our mother. Year 1864.” The words reflect the Marian dedication; the inscription also names the same year in which the chapel was built.

The years 1864 and 2011 refer to different events: the construction of the Marian devotional chapel and the consecration of the church in Ełganowo. A consecration is the religious dedication of a church building. Archbishop Sławoj Leszek Głódź performed the consecration on November 27, 2011. Comparing the dates helps avoid conflating the chapel and the church into a single building history.

A specific location for the Parish of Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko, Priest and Martyr, is Szkolna 3, 83-042 Ełganowo. This adds a clear point of reference in the village to the historical dates.

The former Protestant cemetery is a different kind of historic place from the devotional chapel. It is a disused remnant and is listed in the municipal register of historic monuments. Thus, Elganowo’s local cultural heritage includes religious practice and church history as well as a former cemetery. Its status as a former, no-longer-used site remains part of its context.

The intergenerational festival also adds an event with a specific year to the history of architectural and religious landmarks. The festival took place for the 30th time in 2025, marking 30 years of tradition. The program included races for children and young people. These details make the festival year a more tangible cultural occasion without conflating it with the permanent historic sites.

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Where is the parish located?

The Parish of Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko, Priest and Martyr, is located at Szkolna 3, 83-042 Ełganowo.

What does the inscription on the Marian devotional chapel say?

The wording recorded on a postcard reads: “Pokaż, żeś jest Matką naszą. 1864 rok” – in essence: “Show that you are our mother. Year 1864.”

What races were held at the 2025 festival?

Races for children and young people were held at the 2025 intergenerational festival in Ełganowo.

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