Church of Blessed Michał Kozal, Gniezno

Church of Blessed Michał Kozal is a Gothic Revival church built between 1894 and 1895, designed by Bruno (likely Bruno Schulz, a German architect) as a chapel for the Dziekanka Psychiatric Hospital. It currently serves as the church of the Catholic Parish of Blessed Michał Kozal in Gniezno, while also being used by the Evangelical parish from Poznań (simultaneous church). The temple features two chancels. It has been temporarily closed since 7 February 2012. The church was constructed in 1894. According to a document found in its tower, the masonry work was carried out by master mason Hoffman from Gniezno, master Kinzell, and master Zelm, while the carpentry was handled by a construction contractor from Rosenberg and assistant master Timm. Originally, the church served as a chapel for the Dziekanka Psychiatric Hospital, though it was intended from the outset as a dual-denomination temple. By decree of Primate August Hlond, it became a filial church of the Parish of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Adalbert (archcathedral). On 1 January 1988, by decree of Primate Józef Glemp, it was designated the church of the newly established Parish of Blessed Michał Kozal. After Father Sławomir Jessa assumed the role of parson in 1997, the church underwent systematic renovations (confessionals and lighting were replaced, and painting work was completed). In the late 1990s, the church tower was renovated, funded by both parishioners and members of the Evangelical community. On 23 March 2009, during a Chaplet of the Divine Mercy service, a fire broke out in the church, caused by soot in the chimney. A year later, during a Gorzkie żale service, old, sealed ducts caused an explosion in the church porch near the hospital-side exit. Two months later, on 29 May, cracks in the ceiling widened, and a bulge appeared above the entrance, threatening collapse. As a result, the church was closed for over a week. Following an inspection by the heritage conservator and temporary ceiling support with beams, it reopened, though it requires a thorough renovation. On 7 February 2012, a serious chimney failure occurred when smoke infiltrated the interior due to a leaky flue. Nee

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