Archbishopric of Gniezno

The Archbishopric of Gniezno is the chief religious authority for the Roman Catholic Church in medieval Poland, established in the 10th century. It served as the seat of the archbishop, the highest-ranking church official in the region, overseeing churches and clergy across Poland. Gniezno was a political and spiritual center, symbolizing Poland's Christianization and national identity. The archbishopric played a crucial role in forming church policies, strengthening ties with the Holy See, and shaping Poland's cultural and religious development during the Middle Ages.