108 years of independence. Ochota invites you to celebrate 11 November together

There are dates that have remained an important point on the map of Polish history for generations. One of them is 11 November. On this day, the residents of Ochota will be able to jointly celebrate the 108th anniversary of Poland regaining independence. The celebrations will begin at 13:00 at the Church of St James at pl. Narutowicza. A solemn Holy Mass will be celebrated for the intention of the Homeland. Directly after the service, at around 14:00, participants will hear the patriotic concert "Msza Polska" by Jan Maklakiewicz. The piece will be performed by the Sonus Innumerabiles Choir from XIV Liceum Ogólnokształcące under the direction of Artur Backiel. The programme of the celebrations also includes a traditional element of Warsaw patriotic ceremonies. After the concert ends, flowers will be laid at the monument to Gabriel Narutowicz, the first President of the Republic of Poland. The celebrations of the National Independence Day are not only a reminder of events from over a century ago. It is also a moment of shared reflection on history, statehood and responsibility for the future. The Ochota District invites all residents to take part in the celebrations. Programme of the celebrations 11 November 2026 (Wednesday) Church of St James, ul. Grójecka 38 (pl. Narutowicza) 13:00 Solemn Holy Mass for the intention of the Homeland approx. 14:00 Patriotic concert "Msza Polska" by Jan Maklakiewicz performed by the Sonus Innumerabiles Choir from XIV LO under the direction of Artur Backiel After the concert Laying of flowers at the monument to Gabriel Narutowicz, the first President of the Republic of Poland.