Dni Cesarskie i poświęcenie kościoła na Zamku Wysokim w Malborku w 1902 r.
The Kaiser’s Days and consecration of the church in the High Castle in Malbork in 1902

Summary/Abstract: In 1882–1901, the High Castle in Malbork was reconstructed under supervision of Conrad Steinbrecht. The end of the works was celebrated with consecrating the church of the Blessed Virgin Mary during the Kaiser’s Days in 1902. The celebration was an important element of the German state’s historically-oriented policy adopted by Wilhelm II which included also the history of the Teutonic Order in Prussia. The celebration was held in a lofty atmosphere and attended by the most important representatives of the authorities, guests from abroad including representatives of the Order of St. John and the Order of Brothers of the German House from Vienna as well as members of the imperial family. The official part of the celebration was held in the church while a banquet was held in the Middle Castle, the eastern wing and the Great Refectory. The words uttered during the party by the monarch had considerable repercussions throughout Europe, especially among Polish people.

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