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Tag: Stanislaus of Azczepanow
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Stanislaus of Szczepanow
St Stanislaus (1030-1079) was born an only child to a noble and wealthy family in Szczepanow, Poland. He received a good education in his homeland (Gniezno) and also abroad. St Stanislaus was ordained a Priest and, aged 42, was elected Bishop of Krakow. Initially, he refused the role of Bishop but on the instruction of the…