

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Gorzkie Żale & Benediction
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Ancient Polish Lenten Devotion Returns to Youngstown

St. Columba Cathedral
154 W Wood Street,
Youngstown, OH 44503

6:00 PM
Wednesdays During Lent
February 25
March 4, 11, 18, and 25
(Not held on Ash Wednesday or Spy Wednesday of Holy Week)

PolishYoungstown, in cooperation with St. Columba Cathedral, invites you to experience Gorzkie Żale (The Bitter Lamentation) — a 45-minute bilingual (Polish &amp; English) prayer service reflecting on the Passion of Christ.

For generations, this devotion was part of Lent at Polish-founded parishes worldwide — including St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish on Youngstown’s South Side. Since its closing in 2020.

This deeply moving service includes:
• Scripture-based reflections on Christ’s suffering
• Haunting traditional hymns
• A meditative dialogue between Christ and His Blessed Mother
• Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

Fr. Joseph Rudjak and Deacon Mark Izzo will serve as presiders.
Accompanist Luke Politsky will provide musical support

Whether you grew up with this devotion or are experiencing it for the first time, Gorzkie Żale offers a powerful opportunity for reflection, heritage, and prayer during Lent.

Come for prayer.
Come for tradition.
Come for community.

All Are Welcome.

A free-will offering will support St. Vincent de Paul and Cathedral security expenses.

For more information: (330) 333-9724
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/youngstown/gorzkie-Żale-and-benediction/200029693402821
- **Event Categories**: live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029693402821?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=youngstown-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Youngstown
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: St. Columba Cathedral
- **lat**: 41.1032
- **long**: -80.651
- **full address**: St. Columba Cathedral, 201 Elm St, Youngstown, OH 44503-1005, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: PolishYoungstown (https://allevents.in/org/polishyoungstown/1886340)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** St. Columba Cathedral, 201 Elm St, Youngstown, OH 44503-1005, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** PolishYoungstown
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** live-music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Gorzkie Żale & Benediction ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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