At the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries, there were 7 Camaldolese monasteries in Poland. However, only 2 of them survived the turmoil of history. The hermitage in Bieniszew is therefore truly unique. Situated on the top of "Sowia Góra" (“Owl Mountain”), surrounded by forests of Kazimierz, it is a place of recollection and prayer for the sins of the world.
 
According to legend, in the year 1003 Five Brothers of St. Romuald had suffered a martyr’s death at the location of the monastery; they are considered by many to be the first Camaldolese monks in Poland
 
Every Sunday at 10:30 am, a grand Mass is celebrated in the hermitage in Bieniszew, which can be attended by everyone, including women. Additionally, 3 days a year (the second day of Pentecost, July 2 and September 8), the monastery is open to the public and visitors. Men can enter the church every day at the following hours: 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, while the prayers of monks take place at: 4:00-7:15, 11:45-15:00, 17:30-19:30.
 
The monastery door is open to women:
Every Sunday from 10:00 to 11:30 (during the Holy Mass)
September 7 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
September 8 (annual fair) from 6:00 to 20:00
Christmas (25 and 26 December) as well as Easter (Sunday and Easter Monday) from 10:00 to 11:30 (during the Holy Mass)
 
Klasztor Ojców Kamedułów [Erem Pięciu Braci Męczenników]
Bieniszew, 62-530 KAZIMIERZ BISKUPI
tel. +48 63 241 15 00