Kronika parafii pw. św. Idziego w Choceniu (1145-1913) autorstwa ks. Władysława Siemaszki (diecezja włocławska)
The Chronicle of the Parish of St. Idzi in Choceń (1145–1913) by Rev. Władysław Siemaszko (Diocese of Włocławek)

Summary/Abstract: Parish chronicles and documents of a similar nature are often one of the most important sources for the history of a particular parish, town, village and local community. The chronicle of the Choceń parish by Rev. Władysław Siemaszko was written in 1914–1918 and it covers the period from the 12th century to 1913. It is divided into two parts. The first (30% of the chronicle), consisting of four chapters, is devoted to the history of the Choceń parish from the 12th century to 1896. It outlines the history of the village and parish of Choceń, with particular emphasis on the parish’s endowment and a brief description of its administrators. The second part (70% of the chronicle), consisting of nine chapters, tells the new history of the Choceń parish, that is, from the arrival of Rev. W. Siemaszko in January 1897. The author successively presents the material condition and socio-economic situation in the parish, which he found upon his arrival in Choceń (church, parish buildings, parish lands, villages belonging to the parish, manors, ownership structure, population). Many of the entries address the construction of a new parsonage, new outbuildings and a new church, and the efforts made in connection with these projects. The chronicle ends with a description of the visit and consecration of the church by Bishop Stanisław Zdzitowiecki in September 1913. The edition of the chronicle of the Choceń parish (Włocławek Diocese) by Rev. Siemaszko is the realization of a demand made by historians regarding the editing of sources for the history of the Church in Poland, especially parish chronicles.

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