The main event took place in Warsaw. According to the organizers, approximately 80,000 people participated.
“Discovering God in everyday life and ordinariness is greater than discovering America; blessed is he who can seek and ask” – said Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Warsaw Michał Janocha, who spoke during the Warsaw procession.
Bishop Janocha also addressed the numerous Ukrainian mothers with children gathered in Warsaw in Ukrainian.
“We wish you and your Homeland peace stronger than war. We wish you and your Homeland hope that is stronger than death. Glory to Ukraine” – emphasized the clergyman.
This year in Warsaw, carols were sung in Polish and Ukrainian. Ukrainian Christmas Eve dishes were distributed as refreshments.
The presidential couple addressed words of greeting to the participants of the processions in Poland and abroad. President Duda emphasized in a special letter that the Processions contribute to the revival and popularization of Polish nativity scene and carol traditions in the 21st century, thereby strengthening identity and family ties through the courageous manifestation of Christian faith in the streets and squares of Polish cities.
This year’s novelty was the possibility for children to submit letters written to the Child Jesus in the Bethlehem stable. On February 2, Holy Mass will be celebrated for the intentions contained in these letters.
The Three Kings’ Procession is currently considered one of the largest street nativity plays in the world. In 2022, approximately 1.2 million participants took part in 668 cities in Poland and on several continents. Colorful parades marched through the streets in, among others, Ecuador, the United States, Rwanda, Cameroon, Zambia, and Chad.
