The Sejm of Poland has declared 2025 as the Year of the Millennium of the Coronation of Poland’s First Kings, Bolesław Chrobry and Mieszko II Lambert. These historic events, taking place in Gniezno in 1025, established Poland as a sovereign kingdom and demonstrated its growing importance in medieval Europe.
In 2025, Poland marks the 1000th anniversary of the coronation of its first kings, Bolesław Chrobry and Mieszko II Lambert
The coronation was rooted in a series of significant events: the baptism of Mieszko I in 966, the martyrdom of St. Adalbert, and the establishment of the Gniezno Archdiocese in 1000. These milestones laid the foundation for a strong Polish state, recognized by both the Church and European rulers.
Bolesław Chrobry’s coronation in 1025 affirmed Poland’s sovereignty, while his son, Mieszko II Lambert, continued his legacy. The 2025 celebration reflects the enduring importance of these monarchs in shaping Poland’s cultural and political identity.