2025 | Victims of the Volhynian Massacre were commemorated in Domostawa
On 12 July 2025, celebrations of the National Day of Remembrance of Poles – Victims of Genocide committed by the OUN and UPA in the eastern territories of the Second Polish Republic, took place in front of the Volhynia Massacre Monument in Domostawa.
The event, held under the patronage of the IPN President Karol Nawrocki, Ph.D. was aimed at commemorating the victims of genocide in the Eastern Borderlands and recognizing the efforts of individuals and communities who have been working many years preserving for the memory of these events.
The celebrations began with an outdoor mass celebrated by Edward Frankowski, senior auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Sandomierz. After the service, the Memorial Bell – a symbolic addition to the space around the monument was consecrated. This was followed by the roll call of remembrance, the laying of wreaths, and commemorative speeches.
Victims of the Volhynian Massacre were commemorated in Domostawa – 12 July 2025; photo: Hubert Bury (IPN)
source: eng.ipn.gov.pl