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Archive photographs from the funeral of Father Jerzy Popiełuszko.

The photographic material presented here comes from the archives of the Institute and relates to the funeral of Father Jerzy Popieluszko, the priest kidnapped and brutally murdered by militia functionaries in 1984.

Presently, the Commission for the Prosecution of Crimes against the Polish Nation conducts verification procedures in order to determine the legal responsibility for directorship of the murder by those who were in higher ranks of the Polish Communist Party (PZPR) than the generals Władyslaw Ciastoń and Zenon Płatka accused of committing the murder.

As the authorship of some of the presented photographs had not been documented, all those persons who recognize themselves as their authors are asked to contact us.

The interior of the St. Stanislaw Kostka's Church in Warsaw during the funeral of Father J. Popieluszko; One can see a coffin with a heart-shaped wreath made up of white flowers and a letter "S" (stands for the word solidarity).
The interior of the St. Stanislaw Kostka's Church in Warsaw during the funeral of Father J. Popieluszko; One can see a coffin with a heart-shaped wreath made up of white flowers and a letter "S" (stands for the word solidarity).
Parents of Father Jerzy Popieluszko during his funeral.
Parents of Father Jerzy Popieluszko during his funeral.
The Primate Jozef Glemp and other priests walking in the funeral procession; Crowds and banners with "Solidarity" signs;
The Primate Jozef Glemp and other priests walking in the funeral procession; Crowds and banners with "Solidarity" signs;
Crowds and banners with "Solidarity" signs.
Crowds and banners with "Solidarity" signs.
A group of people (among them there are parents of Father Popieluszko) standing over the grave with their hands in the air and fingers formed in the shape of letter "V"; Flags and banners in the background
A group of people (among them there are parents of Father Popieluszko) standing over the grave with their hands in the air and fingers formed in the shape of letter "V"; Flags and banners in the background
Lech Walesa, Bronislaw Geremek while giving condolences to the parents of Father Jerzy Popieluszko during the funeral.
Lech Walesa, Bronislaw Geremek while giving condolences to the parents of Father Jerzy Popieluszko during the funeral.
Crowds of people with their fingers raised and put in the"V" shape, carrying banners of "Solidarity MZK" and "Solidarity Wrocław" during the funeral of Father Jerzy Popieluszko.
Crowds of people with their fingers raised and put in the"V" shape, carrying banners of "Solidarity MZK" and "Solidarity Wrocław" during the funeral of Father Jerzy Popieluszko.
The area next to St. Stanislaw Kostka's Church after the funeral of Father Jerzy Popieluszko; Crosses made up of lightening lanterns.
The area next to St. Stanislaw Kostka's Church after the funeral of Father Jerzy Popieluszko; Crosses made up of lightening lanterns.
A crowd of people carrying a cross and a flag with an inscription "Solitary Gdańsk".
A crowd of people carrying a cross and a flag with an inscription "Solitary Gdańsk".
Funeral of Father Jerzy Popieluszko; Two men carrying a banner saying: "Father Jerzy, you are our hope for peace and freedom-Solidarity Kielce;" There is a cross next to the inscription;Two scouts stand next to men;A one-storey building in the bac
Funeral of Father Jerzy Popieluszko; Two men carrying a banner saying: "Father Jerzy, you are our hope for peace and freedom-Solidarity Kielce;" There is a cross next to the inscription;Two scouts stand next to men;A one-storey building in the bac
A group of people singing with their hands raised in the air and fingers put in the "V" shape; A banner held by a group says: "Father Jerzy Popieluszko a martyr patron of Solidarity of the working people - Rzeszów region".
A group of people singing with their hands raised in the air and fingers put in the "V" shape; A banner held by a group says: "Father Jerzy Popieluszko a martyr patron of Solidarity of the working people - Rzeszów region".
Numerous banners on the fence of Stanislaw Kostka's Church; A crowd of people in front of the fence with their fingers put in the "V" shape.
Numerous banners on the fence of Stanislaw Kostka's Church; A crowd of people in front of the fence with their fingers put in the "V" shape.
The coffin of Father Jerzy Popieluszko placed on a catafalque covered with a flag, surrounded by flowers, and wreaths with "Solidarity" emblems; A board with the inscription "God, Honor, Motherland" placed on a balcony where an unknown pri
The coffin of Father Jerzy Popieluszko placed on a catafalque covered with a flag, surrounded by flowers, and wreaths with "Solidarity" emblems; A board with the inscription "God, Honor, Motherland" placed on a balcony where an unknown pri
A crowd of people in the garden next to a church; banners along the fence; From the left of the picture one can see the coffin on a platform.
A crowd of people in the garden next to a church; banners along the fence; From the left of the picture one can see the coffin on a platform.
Grave of Father Jerzy Popieluszko covered with flowers. In front of the grave there are lanterns put in the "V" shape.
Grave of Father Jerzy Popieluszko covered with flowers. In front of the grave there are lanterns put in the "V" shape.
The grave of Father Jerzy Popieluszko covered with flowers; In the center, (with his back towards the camera) a man is pinning heart-shaped photos to a board. Banners on the fence in the background.
The grave of Father Jerzy Popieluszko covered with flowers; In the center, (with his back towards the camera) a man is pinning heart-shaped photos to a board. Banners on the fence in the background.
Banners saying:1)Scout lily+we stay alert 2)"Solidarity lives because you gave up your life for it-Traugutt says good-buy"3)"Solidarity of the 10th High School of the Queen Jadwiga.4)"Solidarity of the 19th High School of the Warsaw Insurg
Banners saying:1)Scout lily+we stay alert 2)"Solidarity lives because you gave up your life for it-Traugutt says good-buy"3)"Solidarity of the 10th High School of the Queen Jadwiga.4)"Solidarity of the 19th High School of the Warsaw Insurg
A banner on the fence of St. Stanislaw Kostka's Church says: "Perpetual vigil is going to be the vigil of friends in a home struck by misfortune in an act of focused prayer of the faithful and the non-belivers  all taken over by a common concern...
A banner on the fence of St. Stanislaw Kostka's Church says: "Perpetual vigil is going to be the vigil of friends in a home struck by misfortune in an act of focused prayer of the faithful and the non-belivers all taken over by a common concern...
Banners on the fence of St. Stanislaw Kostka's Church in Warsaw; Lanterns put in front of the fence, From the left and right of the picture unknown (2 and 1) persons stand with their backs towards the camera (with their faces to the fence).
Banners on the fence of St. Stanislaw Kostka's Church in Warsaw; Lanterns put in front of the fence, From the left and right of the picture unknown (2 and 1) persons stand with their backs towards the camera (with their faces to the fence).
A group of children next to the fence of St. Stanislaw Kostka's Church; There are 2 banners on the fence: 1) "For freedom and sovereignty through the cross and pain".
A group of children next to the fence of St. Stanislaw Kostka's Church; There are 2 banners on the fence: 1) "For freedom and sovereignty through the cross and pain".
Banners inscribed by "Solidarity " and hung on the fence of St. Stanislaw Kostka's Church in Warsaw. Lanterns on the lawn in front of the fence.
Banners inscribed by "Solidarity " and hung on the fence of St. Stanislaw Kostka's Church in Warsaw. Lanterns on the lawn in front of the fence.
A group of men putting up a banner saying: "Solidarity of hearts with Father Jerzy Popieluszko" on the fence of St. Stanislaw Kostka's Church in Warsaw; Church buildings in the background.
A group of men putting up a banner saying: "Solidarity of hearts with Father Jerzy Popieluszko" on the fence of St. Stanislaw Kostka's Church in Warsaw; Church buildings in the background.
Father Jerzy Popieluszko; the cassock has a sign of a crowned white eagle pinned in the cassock.
Father Jerzy Popieluszko; the cassock has a sign of a crowned white eagle pinned in the cassock.
The grave of Grzegorz Przemyk covered with flowers; Youth surrounds the grave; Father Jerzy Popieluszko sits supporting his face on the right.
The grave of Grzegorz Przemyk covered with flowers; Youth surrounds the grave; Father Jerzy Popieluszko sits supporting his face on the right.
An unknown priest on the balcony of St. Stanislaw Kostka's Church; Crowd gathered below the balcony on the church grounds and on the street.
An unknown priest on the balcony of St. Stanislaw Kostka's Church; Crowd gathered below the balcony on the church grounds and on the street.
Crowds of people gathered at the Paris Commune Square and on the street of St. Stanislaw Kostka's Church - Funeral of Father Jerzy Popieluszko.
Crowds of people gathered at the Paris Commune Square and on the street of St. Stanislaw Kostka's Church - Funeral of Father Jerzy Popieluszko.
A coffin of Father Jerzy Popieluszko on a platform covered with a white-and-red flag surrounded by priests and crowds behind the fence.
A coffin of Father Jerzy Popieluszko on a platform covered with a white-and-red flag surrounded by priests and crowds behind the fence.
The coffin on a platform surrounded by wreaths with "Solidarity" ribbons; The family is sitting on the right.
The coffin on a platform surrounded by wreaths with "Solidarity" ribbons; The family is sitting on the right.
L. Walesa, B. Geremek surrounded by unknown men in front of the coffin of Father Jerzy Popieluszko.
L. Walesa, B. Geremek surrounded by unknown men in front of the coffin of Father Jerzy Popieluszko.
Funeral procession - priests in the front, a group carrying a coffin in the back.
Funeral procession - priests in the front, a group carrying a coffin in the back.
Grave of Father Jerzy Popieluszko covered with flowers. An honorary scout guards; Flaming lanterns around;
Grave of Father Jerzy Popieluszko covered with flowers. An honorary scout guards; Flaming lanterns around;
Militia functionaries accused of the murder of Father Popieluszko at the courthouse; Between the functionaries dressed in uniform - from the left - G. Piotrowski, W. Chmielewski (2nd row), A. Pietruszka (2nd row), L. Pękała.
Militia functionaries accused of the murder of Father Popieluszko at the courthouse; Between the functionaries dressed in uniform - from the left - G. Piotrowski, W. Chmielewski (2nd row), A. Pietruszka (2nd row), L. Pękała.
Body of Father Jerzy Popieluszko in the coffin; At the bottom, a French inscription.
Body of Father Jerzy Popieluszko in the coffin; At the bottom, a French inscription.
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