Visit the spiritual home of the Divine Mercy devotion. Walk in Saint Faustina’s footsteps and discover the place where the message of “Jesus, I Trust in You” began to inspire the world.
In the quiet convent of Łagiewniki, Saint Faustina received the revelations that gave birth to the Divine Mercy devotion. Today this sanctuary welcomes pilgrims from every continent who come to pray at her tomb, reflect in the places where she lived, and discover one of the most influential spiritual messages of the modern world.
Step inside the simple convent room where Saint Faustina lived, prayed and recorded the Divine Mercy revelations that would later inspire millions of people around the world
Spend a quiet moment in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. The chapel invites pilgrims to pause, reflect and experience the peace that has drawn visitors here from every continent.
Pray at the tomb of Saint Faustina and venerate her relics in the sanctuary where countless pilgrims seek hope, healing and trust in God’s mercy.
On 22 February 1931, while praying in her convent cell in Płock, Sister Faustina experienced the first vision of Jesus Christ. He appeared dressed in a white robe, with two rays of light flowing from His Heart — one pale and one red — and asked that this image be painted with the inscription: “Jesus, I Trust in You.” This moment marked the beginning of the Divine Mercy devotion, which would later spread throughout the world.
“Paint an image according to the pattern you see, with the signature: Jesus, I Trust in You.”
(Diary of Saint Faustina, 47)
Travel from Warsaw to the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Łagiewniki, one of the world’s most important pilgrimage destinations. Your private journey combines the comfort of personal transportation with the opportunity to discover the place where Saint Faustina’s mission continues to inspire millions around the globe.
BY CAR · PRIVATE JOURNEY
Departing from central Warsaw, the journey to the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Kraków covers approximately 300 km (186 miles) and takes around 3 hours along modern expressways through the heart of Poland.
This private pilgrimage offers more than comfortable transportation. Along the way, your guide introduces the story of Saint Faustina Kowalska, the Message of Divine Mercy, and the history of one of the world’s most important Catholic pilgrimage destinations.
Most visitors spend 2–3 hours at the sanctuary, visiting Saint Faustina’s convent, her preserved cell, the Basilica, the Chapel of Perpetual Adoration, and her tomb with sacred relics. A typical private pilgrimage from Warsaw lasts approximately 8–9 hours.
On 22 February 1931, Sister Faustina experienced the vision that gave rise to the Divine Mercy image. From this moment, a message of trust, mercy and hope began to spread far beyond the walls of a small convent.
“In the evening, when I was in my cell, I saw the Lord Jesus clothed in a white garment. One hand was raised in blessing, while the other touched His garment at His breast. From the opening in the garment at His breast came forth two great rays, one red and the other pale. I gazed at the Lord in silence; my soul was filled with both awe and great joy. After a moment, Jesus said to me:
‘Paint an image according to the pattern you see, with the inscription:
Jesus, I trust in You.
I desire that this image be venerated first in your chapel, and then throughout the whole world.'”
Diary of Saint Faustina, §47
Painted by Eugeniusz Kazimirowski in 1934 under the direct guidance of Saint Faustina and Blessed Father Michał Sopoćko.
Painted by Adolf Hyła in 1944 as a votive offering. Today it has become the best-known image of Divine Mercy throughout the world.
Although both paintings are inspired by the same vision, they differ in several artistic details. The table below highlights the most significant distinctions.
Feature
Vilnius Image (1934)
Kraków Image (1944)
Artist
Eugeniusz Kazimirowski
Adolf Hyła
Historical context
Painted under the direct guidance of Saint Faustina and Blessed Michał Sopoćko
Painted as a votive offering after World War II
Christ’s gaze
Slightly downward
Directed toward the viewer
Blessing hand
At shoulder height
Raised slightly higher
Background
Plain, without additional elements
Includes architectural floor details
Rays
Gradually fade as they extend
Broader and more luminous
Historical significance
First image based on Saint Faustina’s vision
Most widely venerated image today