Street Medieval Festival in New York

In 2016 Poland celebrates the 1050th anniversary of its baptism. On 14 April, 966, the day the first, historic ruler of Poland, Mieszko I, was baptised, marks the beginning of Polish statehood. By embracing Christianity, Mieszko I became equal with other European rulers. As a result of the process of Christianisation, the clergy began arriving in Poland to build a cradle of Christian culture. Mieszko I was baptised through the mediation of Bohemia, which was Christian at the time and from where his wife Princess Dobrava came.

June 12, 2016 – 11AM–5PM
239 Nepperhan Ave. Yonkers, NY 10705
St. Casimir Church and parish grounds
Historical costumes welcome

Program:
10:00 AM
Mass in the church of St. Casimir, along with the renewal of baptismal promises with the text of the 1000th anniversary of the baptism. Malgorzata Kellis, soprano – “Bogurodzica” (Mother of God) polish oldest song

11:15 AM
Lunch, the JP2House, Dom Pielgrzyma

11:45 AM
Baptism of Prince Mieszko I and his court – show by Theater Karol
Baptizing of all folks taking part in the festivities
Commemorative photo with Mieszko I and his wife Dobrawa
The presentation of a commemorative certificate of baptism

14:00 PM
Historic contest for children with prizes

15:00 PM
Opening of an art exhibition by painter Mira Satryan, JP2House

16:00 PM
Lottery, Vendors, Bikers rally, Games for children