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All Saints' Day In Krakow

A tombstone in the form of a sculpture is at the Rakowicki Cemetery during preparations for All Saints' Day in Krakow, Poland, on October 30, 2024. November 1 is celebrated in Catholicism as All Saints' Day. This holiday has existed since the 9th century, when Pope Gregory IV established it. On this day, people visit the graves of loved ones, light candles, and lay flowers. (Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#11729686
Date Taken	30 October 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto

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