Edited by ARR S.A. | Silesia
Inspiracja
In Pszczyna, at the junction of Wojska Polskiego and Żorska Streets, on the edge of the palace park, an inconspicuous brick chapel "Be Thy Will" shines brightly. Its history is linked to the person of King Henry III de Valois, known as the Valois.
In 1574, Valois became the first elected king of the Republic. However, his style of governance, his manners and his strange dress brought him many opponents. Walezy himself was also disillusioned with Poland, its society and Anna Jagiellon, who was 30 years his senior.
On the night of 18-19 June, when he learned of the death of King Charles IX of France, he decided to secretly leave Wawel in disguise and flee the throne. However, his escape was noticed by the cook Antoni, who quickly informed the castellan of Wojnicz, Jan Tęczyński, of the king's intentions.
The latter, together with a troop of Tartar cavalry, set off in pursuit and caught up with the king on the outskirts of Pszczyna. On his knees, Tęczyński begged him to return to Wawel, but the king, unmoved, promised to return, but only after settling the dynastic issues in France. Tęczyński was then to reply: "Be thy will". The return did not take place, and the alleged meeting between the king and Tęczyński is still commemorated by a chapel in Pszczyna.
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