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Lwów Oath Ceremony

When
April 1, 1656
Where
Latin Cathedral of Lwów
Part of
Lwów Oath

King John II Casimir entrusted the Commonwealth to the Blessed Virgin Mary during a mass in Lwów's Latin Cathedral.

On April 1, 1656, John Casimir participated in an elaborate ceremony in the Latin Cathedral of Lwów. Conducted by papal legate Pietro Vidoni, the king announced the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Queen of the Polish Crown and protector of his countries.

Sources

  1. Lwów Oath Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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