Holy Trinity Column

In the very heart of Bystrzyca's Market Square, the Holy Trinity Column proudly stands. It is not just a beautiful monument and a masterpiece of Baroque sculpture, but a true story carved in stone. It is a symbol of deep faith; the monument was created to protect the city from fires and plagues that decimated the surrounding population.

The column also symbolically depicts the church's struggle with Satan, built during the counter-reformation offensive, it shows figures of saints, interceding in prayer. The column was thus a propaganda tool, intended to strengthen the Catholic faith and ideologically fight against Protestantism. It was erected in 1736, and its construction was not only an act of gratitude but also an expression of the deep faith of the inhabitants in divine protection and hope for a better future.

The column is the work of the talented Silesian sculptor – Anton Jörg. Built of sandstone, it stands out with an extraordinary richness of sculptures and intricate details that catch the eye. At the top, amidst clouds and rays, the HolyTrinity proudly rises: God the Father enthroned among clouds, the Eucharistic Lamb as the Son of God, and the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove. Below, Maria Immaculata, standing on the globe and crescent moon, overcomes evil, and Archangel Michael, trampling the devil, depicts the church's struggle with Satan. On the richly decorated pedestals, we can admire full-figure statues of patron saints who were meant to protect the city from misfortunes: Saint Florian, Saint John of Nepomuk, Saint Francis Xavier. It was to them that the inhabitants offered their prayers for the cessation of misfortunes and salvation.

Holy Trinity Column

How it working

To listen to the history of monuments as part of the "Discover History" project, you need to follow a few simple steps. Below, we present a short, step-by-step "user manual" to provide a relatively simple way to access the mini-auditions.

STEP 1

You need a smartphone with a camera. The camera lens should be pointed at the information plaque located next to the monument. Below is a view of the plaque itself and its example location next to the Karol Musioł monument in Opole.

STEP 2

After pointing your smartphone's camera at the QR code located on the right side of the plaque, the app's welcome screen will appear, followed by a screen with the name, photo of the monument, and the "START" button.

STEP 3

The "START" button starts the audio recording process.
Your smartphone will prompt you with the next steps after you listen to the story or pause it. Please keep an eye on your smartphone screen!

STEP 4

Other available options: brief information about the monument, author of the text and recording, list of other monuments in the city included in the "Discover History" project, downloadable map of monuments, video, and social media links

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