Sunday, December 18, 2016

Christmas eve for the homeless and needy, on the Krakow Market – Interfax

On long tables with one stand by those who need support, on the other those who have something to offer. A few dozen people, it seems, is a hot pierogi, red borsch, festive bigos and fried carp. Those in need receive a package with food.

Homeless people from all over the country

- even if I had to have only one pot of dumplings, and so, here on the market I’ll be. Christmas eve is already 20. year, we started with 4 thousand. issued by portions, we got to fifty two thousand. It’s impossible to stop. Just look at the faces of these people, in which immense are the needs. At the same time a sociological phenomenon: people who don’t have money, they can come here from all over the country, because somebody something doing for them, – said, opening this year on the eve of its initiator and organizer of Cracow restaurateur Jan Kosciuszko.

the President of Krakow Jacek Majchrowski stressed that the ongoing in Krakow Eva has not its counterpart anywhere else in Poland. – This is totally selfless, he said. The Krakow Metropolitan cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz said that the meeting has been organised in 20 years – to promote brotherhood and community life in solidarity.

Best wishes to all. These holidays were joyful, fun you to meet people, friendly and nice, and found themselves those who know how to thank for the benefits. I wish the situation in Poland improved, – said the cardinal Dziwisz.

Free diagnostic studies

the first time the participants of the Christmas party can use the medical diagnosis. State Fire brigade lined up on the Main square field hospital. 25 physicians, physician assistants and medical nurses and volunteers of the Association of Polish Knights of Malta will be in it all day to conduct free diagnostic tests, including ECG and ultrasound of the abdomen and chest to identify nuisance or life-threatening diseases.

- this meeting is necessary for the homeless and those that have little. This is a very kind, nice and always should be, ‘ said Mr Joseph. Other participants noted that Christmas is the reason for the meeting with another person, conversation, shared pośpiewania Christmas carols.

the Priest Tadeusz Isakowicz-Zaleski, the President of the Foundation. Brother albert in Radwanowicach, the second time helped in making fried carp. With him came several wards of the Fund and therapists. – It is a great experience and for those who seem to food. I met his friend of old, who a year ago came as a homeless, he said. He stressed that this charity event is the best way to implement the idea of Christmas. – God is born in a poor manger. It encourages all of us to share with the poor. In Poland we have a great tradition of empty space on the table – reminded O. Isakowicz-Zaleski.

he Added that this year Christmas is special, because 25 Dec marks one hundred years since the death of St. Brother albert, who helped the needy.

Apolitical initiative

the Organizers of the Krakow Christmas party emphasize that this initiative is apolitical, and transparent – gifts fall without intermediaries from the philanthropists to the needy. Honorary patron of Christmas, the President of Krakow Jacek Majchrowski. Her co-organizer is Arcybractwo of Mercy under the patronage of the virgin of Nossa Senhora das Dores in Krakow.

the Action is supported by volunteers, the owner of a chain of stores Ladybug Polish candy producer Wawel S. A., a manufacturer of sausages barnyard, fisheries Dolina Będkowska and company ABC, which, like every year, it will provide disposable tableware.

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