Library behind the walls - hidden treasures

Abstract

In the previous years the Canons Regular of the Lateran (C.R.L.) from the Corpus Christi church in Kazimierz, the old Jewish district in Cracow, celebrated a number of memorable events: the 610th anniversary of their presence in Poland, the church receiving the title of the smaller basilica, and the canonization of Saint Stanisław Kazimierczyk, who is buried inside the Corpus Christi church. The aim of this article is to present the book collection and other works of art which can be found inside this church in the library of C.R.L. Special attention has been dedicated to the masterpieces like sculptures, sets of documents, prayerbooks and missals. The fact that the library is closed for the public and very few people from outside have access to its collection makes such a review even more noteworthy.