Ksiądz Orzech
Ksiądz Orzech is a bronze bust of the Wrocław priest Fr. Stanisław Orzechowski, by the St. Lawrence church at Bujwida 51. Sculpted by Grzegorz Niemyjski and unveiled in November 2019.
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Ksiądz Orzech
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Story
Ksiądz Orzech is not a cheeky dwarf in a pointed cap but a serious bronze bust of a priest in a cassock with a row of buttons and a clerical collar, with a calm, slightly stern face. He sits by the wall of a church on Bujwida street, close to the students who have walked past for decades. Stop for a moment: it is the kind of figure that makes people lower their voices without being asked.
History & Significance
The dwarf was made by the sculptor Grzegorz Niemyjski. wromap.pl dates it to 10 November 2019 and the city's obituary of the priest says it was unveiled in November 2019 as a gift for his 80th birthday, standing by St. Lawrence church on Bujwida street. Wikipedia's list of Wrocław dwarfs also links it to the St. Lawrence church. The tradition began with the Orange Alternative, a playful 1980s protest movement whose members painted dwarfs on city walls; since 2005 the city has filled its streets with bronze dwarfs, and there are now hundreds of them.
Inspiration
Ksiądz Orzech honours Fr. Stanisław Orzechowski, known as Orzech (1939–2021), a Wrocław priest and chaplain of the academic ministry Wawrzyny. He celebrated the first Mass during the August 1980 strike at the Wrocław tram depot, and from the start of martial law he organised weekly Masses for the Fatherland at the Bujwida church. He was also a long-time leader of the Wrocław pilgrimage to Jasna Góra, and was made an Honorary Citizen of Wrocław in 2015.
Fun Facts
- Fr. Stanisław Orzechowski was known by the nickname Orzech, which is where the dwarf's name comes from.
- The dwarf was a gift for the priest's 80th birthday, unveiled in November 2019.
- He celebrated the first Mass during the August 1980 strike at the Wrocław tram depot.
- He was named an Honorary Citizen of Wrocław in 2015 and of Lower Silesia in 2018.
- Unlike most dwarfs he has no pointed cap: the bronze shows a bald priest in a cassock with a clerical collar.
How to Find This Dwarf
Go to Bujwida 51, next to the St. Lawrence church. The nearest dwarf is Klaun, 96 m south-west, and PeCeK is 296 m south-west, so this is a good stop on a short walk along Bujwida.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Ksiądz Orzech dwarf in Wrocław?
He stands at Bujwida 51 in the Ołbin area, by the St. Lawrence church. Wikipedia's list gives the number as 49-51.
Who is Ksiądz Orzech?
Fr. Stanisław Orzechowski, known as Orzech (1939–2021), a Wrocław priest, chaplain of the Wawrzyny academic ministry and an Honorary Citizen of Wrocław.
Who made the Ksiądz Orzech dwarf?
The sculptor is Grzegorz Niemyjski. It was unveiled in November 2019 as a gift for the priest's 80th birthday.
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Stands outdoors by the church wall on Bujwida street. Paving type and step-free access were not verified.
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