Since 1999 seminars under the title Tertio Millennio & Free Society have been organized by Tertio Millennio Institute. These are held every July in Krakow, where participants stay in the Dominican Priory.
Krakow.
Krakow is a city wrapped in legend, where time flows differently, and where every moment becomes a moment of history. For centuries Krakow was the capital of Poland, the seat of kings, drawing great scholars and artists from the whole world. It is their talents and imagination we must thank for the city's rich legacy of unique historical relics, which reflect the most important trends in European culture.
The Dominican Priory.
The Dominicans came to Krakow in 1222 thanks to the efforts of the Bishop of Krakow Iwo Odrowąż. The founder of the Dominican Province of Poland was St. Hyacinth Odrowąż, who himself had received the habit from St. Dominic. From the very beginning of their presence in Krakow, the Dominicans have, through their life and liturgy, proclaimed the Word of God to the city and in turn played an important role in its history. The priory is the center of an active pastoral ministry. These include: the student chaplaincy, “Beczka” (“The Barrel”); the youth chaplaincy, “Przystań” (“The Haven”); the Dominican Infocenter on Sects and New Religious Activities; and the Dominican Centre for Family Protection. The priory also serves as a meeting place for many different civic groups. Because of its rich heritage and historic setting, it is often used as a venue by groups seeking to promote a vibrant, contemporary cultural life in the city.
In addition
to more than two weeks of intense intellectual work, some "intellectual tourism" is built into the program; visits to Częstochowa, Auschwitz, Kraków's Old Town, Wawel Cathedral and Castle, and the shrine of Saint Faustina Kowalska.