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Silver 2025 People / Event

The Mystery of the Passion of the Lord

  • Photographer
    Pawel Adamek

Every year, on Good Friday, the Mystery of the Passion of the Lord takes place in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, which gathers over 100 thousand people. It is one of the most important religious events in Poland, dating back to the 17th century. This ceremony consists of staging the last moments of the life of Jesus Christ. Actors, including religious brothers and lay faithful, embody biblical characters, attracting attention with their authenticity and deep commitment. The entire ceremony is inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

A photography teacher at a local technical school. Active member of various groups photography, especially the Independent Photographic Club from Krakow. His main area of interest is photographic reporting about people in their immediate vicinity, showing emotions and the multidimensional nature of human life. Works as a freelancer. Student Institut tv?r?í fotografie Filozoficko-p?írodov?decká fakulta Slezské univerzity v Opav?.

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