News Agency: the 20th International Festival of Rev. Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski is an event dedicated to the most outstanding Polish poet, called the Horace of Mazovia. In 2025 the event will be held in Plonsk, Czerwinsk, Plock, Poswiętne and Sarbiewo.
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Is Maciej Casimir Sarbiewski to Matthias Casimirus Sarbievius?
Maciej Casimir Sarbiewski, also known as Matthias Casimirus Sarbievius in the Latin literary world, was born on February 24, 1595 in Sarbievo, near Plonsk. His education began at the Jesuit college in Plock, and he later continued his studies at the Vilnius Academy, where he eventually joined the Jesuit order. Sarbiewski also studied at universities in Rome, which greatly influenced his later work.
In what language did Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski write?
Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski’s works, mostly written in Latin, quickly gained recognition and popularity both in Poland and abroad. His poetry, full of lyricism and reflection on the world and human nature, is often compared to the works of Horace, which earned him the nickname „Christian Horace of Mazovia.” In recognition of his talent, Pope Urban VIII awarded him the Laurel Wreath – the highest honor for poets at the time. This award solidified his position as an outstanding poet of the Baroque era and one of the most important neo-Latin poets.
Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski was only a poet?
As a Jesuit, Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski was not only a poet, but also a theologian and teacher. His works, full of spiritual and intellectual depth, reflect the views and values that were close to his heart. He was a court preacher to King Wladyslaw IV, which testifies to the high esteem he enjoyed at the royal court. Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski also taught rhetoric and poetry at the Jesuit College in Vilnius, educating the next generation of thinkers and artists.
Whether the work of Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski is valued?
In the era in which Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski lived, his works were widely known and appreciated throughout Europe. Over time, his works became less popular, mainly due to the language barrier of Latin. However, thanks to initiatives such as the International Poetry Contest „For Sarbiewski’s Laurel”, the legacy of this outstanding poet is once again gaining importance. This competition promotes interest in the works of Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski, and inspires new generations of poets to explore the richness of Baroque literature and continue the literary traditions that Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski so perfectly represented.
Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski remains an outstanding figure whose life and works are a lasting contribution to the cultural heritage of Poland and the world. His poetry, full of universal themes and profound humanism, continues to inspire and delight readers around the world.
His poetry, full of universal themes and profound humanism, continues to inspire and delight readers around the world.
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XX International Festival of Rev. Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski – what is the program?
Thursday, May 8, 2025. – Plonsk – Czerwinsk – Plock
hour 13.00-16.00 – Tour in the footsteps of Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski. Meeting at the Queen Jadwiga School Complex in Czerwińsk-on-Vistula, artistic program performed by students. Visiting the Romanesque Basilica of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Salesian Monastery, organ concert.
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hour 17.00-20.00 – Scientific session at the Plock Scientific Society, promotion of the New volume of works by Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski „Lyrics and epodes„, translated into Polish by Elwira Buszewicz, published for the poet’s 430th birthday.
Friday, May 9, 2025. – Plonsk
hour 11.00-12.30 – Lecture by Professor Elvira Buszewicz and presentation of a new volume of works by Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski „Liryki i epody”, in her translation, published for the 430th birthday of poetry, recitation of poems by Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski by young Plonsk residents (concert hall of the First Degree State Music School in Plonsk, 76 Plocka St. – organized by the H. Sienkiewicz Municipal Public Library in Plonsk)
hour 12.30 -13.00 – Settlement of the 4th Contest for a multimedia presentation about Rev. Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski „Christian Horace of Mazovia”. , music setting of PSM I st. in Płońsk (concert hall of PSM I st. in Płońsk, 76 Plocka St. – organized by the County Office in Płońsk)
hour 18.00 – Anniversary Gala of the 20th International Festival of Rev. Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski „Christian Horace of Mazovia” (Płońsk City Cultural Center). The event will include the adjudication of the XX International Poetry Contest „For the Laurel of Sarbiewski” (in Polish and Latin versions) Hosted by Maciej Gąsiorek. Concert „Start with Bach…before the day rises,” featuring Irena Maria Ülkü (piano, conducting), Klara Rejnowicz (violin) and Ola Bugaj (vocals, violin) with ensemble: Tomasz Pawlowski (piano), Daniel Gutt (double bass), Daniel Debski (drums)
hour 21.30 – Night of Poets, musical setting by Michal Wojtusik (Sienkiewiczówka, Poświętne Municipal Agricultural Advisory Center)
Saturday, May 10, 2025. – Plonsk, Sarbiewo
hour 10.00 – XX Krasomowsze Competition for Youth „For Sarbiewski Laurel”. – introduction: prof. Janusz Rohozinski, speeches by semi-finalists from northern Mazovia, award ceremony (Rev. M. K Sarbiewski Primary School in Sarbiewo)
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hour 11.00 – Settlement of the XIX Recitation Contest for elementary school students from the municipality of Baboszewo (Primary School named after Rev. M. Kazimierz Sarbiewski in Sarbiewo)
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hour 12.00 – Mass for the intention of Rev. M. Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski (church of St. Stanislaus B. and M. in Sarbiewo)
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hour 13.00 – 14.00 – lecture by Dr. of historical sciences Kazimierz Pacuski on the history of the church and parish in Sarbievo
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Oct. 14.00 – Meeting with the author of the translation of the works of Maciej Kazimierz Sarbievski „Liryki i epody” by Prof. Elvira Buszewicz
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3.00 pm – Barbecue in the gardens of the Sarbiewo parish
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Accompanying events: stands with poetry and literature publications, publication of the awarded works in „Ciechanowskie Zeszyty Literackie” No. 27/ 2025
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Who is organizing the 20th International Festival of Rev. Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski?
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Organizers and partners: Academia Europaea Sarbieviana in Sarbievo, Municipal Cultural Center in Plonsk, Rev. Maciej Kazimierz Sarbievski Primary School in Sarbievo, St. Anthony Parish in Sarbievo, H. Sienkiewicz Municipal Public Library in Plonsk, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Latinitati Vivae Provehendae Associatio, State Music School I st. in Plonsk, the Museum of Mazovian Nobility in Ciechanow, – the Queen Jadwiga School Complex in Czerwi雟k n/Wisla, the Plonsk Scientific Society, the Cooperative Bank in Plonsk, the Jesuits in Warsaw, the Union of Writers in Mazovia, the City of Plonsk, the County Office in Plonsk, the Gmina Office in Baboszewo, the Gmina Office in Plonsk, MODR Warszawa Branch in Plonsk, FABA S.A. Baboszewo. Media patronage: Catholic Radio of Plock Diocese, „Czas Ciechanow”, „Extra Plonsk” Radio Plonsk, Radio Wnet, „Gość Niedzielny” (Plock edition), www.plonskwsieci.pl, News Agency
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