Request for prayers after tragedy in Szopienice

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Today we received tragic news from the parish in Szopienice. Because of a gas explosion, the parish building was half destroyed. After a rescue operation, the bodies of two people were found. In the hospital, there is currently one man with burns and two children of the parish vicar. The parish pastor and his family were not injured. The Ukrainian family who lived in the building were not affected. Once the specific needs are identified, we will communicate what help the families may need.

Thank you for all the words of support and assurance of prayers we have received. At this difficult time, we ask for your continued prayers, especially for those in the hospital, the pastors and their families, the family of the people who died, all those affected, and the entire Szopienice parish.

“The Lord is near to the broken-hearted, and saves the crushed in spirit.“. Ps 34:19

Yours in Christ

Bishop Marian Niemiec
Bishop Jerzy Samiec

Call for donations

As Church and Diakonia, we cannot remain indifferent. In this difficult time, we show our support to those in need. Let us express our solidarity with families affected by this tragedy. We are calling for donations to help the Lutheran Parish in Szopienice and people directly affected by the gas explosion. Let us remain sensitive to the needs of those whose functioning has been disrupted in the face of this incident. Even the smallest support can contribute to improving their plight.

Bishop Ryszard Bogusz
Bishop Jerzy Samiec