Eugene Kazimierowski
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Eugene Kazimierowski was a Polish Realistic painter, best known for painting the first Divine Mercy painting in 1934 based on the request of Saint Faustina Kowalska and her confessor Michael Sopocko
.
Kazimierowski studied at the Kraków Academy of Fine Arts 1892–1897. He continued his studies in Munich, Paris, Rome. After World War I
, he moved from Kraków
to Vilnius
. He taught at the Vilnius Teacher Seminary and decorated theaters in Vilnius. He painted mostly landscapes and portraits.
Kazimierowski's painting of Divine Mercy was first shown to the public in the Easter ceremonies on April 25–28, 1934, and the first mass with a Divine Mercy image was celebrated by Michael Sopocko at the Gate of Dawn church
in Vilnius
, on April 28, 1935 (the second Sunday of Easter) before the Vatican approved the term Divine Mercy Sunday
in 2000.
In 1936, Kazimierowski moved to Białystok, where he encouraged tourism. He died in 1939; most of his works were lost in World War II.
Michael Sopocko
Blessed Father Michal Sopocko was a Roman Catholic priest, and professor of pastoral theology at Stefan Batory University in Vilnius, Lithuania...
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Kazimierowski studied at the Kraków Academy of Fine Arts 1892–1897. He continued his studies in Munich, Paris, Rome. After World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
, he moved from Kraków
Kraków
Kraków also Krakow, or Cracow , is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life...
to Vilnius
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, and its largest city, with a population of 560,190 as of 2010. It is the seat of the Vilnius city municipality and of the Vilnius district municipality. It is also the capital of Vilnius County...
. He taught at the Vilnius Teacher Seminary and decorated theaters in Vilnius. He painted mostly landscapes and portraits.
Kazimierowski's painting of Divine Mercy was first shown to the public in the Easter ceremonies on April 25–28, 1934, and the first mass with a Divine Mercy image was celebrated by Michael Sopocko at the Gate of Dawn church
Gate of Dawn
The Gate of Dawn is a city-gate of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania.- History :It was built between 1503 and 1522 as a part of defensive fortifications for the city of Vilnius, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania...
in Vilnius
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, and its largest city, with a population of 560,190 as of 2010. It is the seat of the Vilnius city municipality and of the Vilnius district municipality. It is also the capital of Vilnius County...
, on April 28, 1935 (the second Sunday of Easter) before the Vatican approved the term Divine Mercy Sunday
Divine Mercy Sunday
Divine Mercy Sunday is a Roman Catholic solemnity celebrated the Sunday after Easter. It is based on the Catholic devotion to the Divine Mercy due to Saint Faustina Kowalska, and is associated with specific indulgences.-Background:...
in 2000.
In 1936, Kazimierowski moved to Białystok, where he encouraged tourism. He died in 1939; most of his works were lost in World War II.