Symphony of Mercy
Thanksgiving for Pope Francis
A cry for peace and mercy for the world – this is what the great musical and religious event, Symphony of Mercy, will be about. It is scheduled to take place simultaneously on April 26 in Krakow, the Vatican, and six continents. The organizers received the blessing of the Holy Father already in February. Now, the Symphony will also serve as an act of thanksgiving for the pontificate of Pope Francis. "This will be a Symphony for you, our dear Holy Father Francis!" say the organizers.
The Symphony, a magnificent event that combines prayer with music, was composed by Polish composer Bartłomiej Gliniak. Using the words of St. Faustina Kowalska, it will be performed on April 26, between 5 pm and 7:30 pm, on the eve of Divine Mercy Sunday. The concert will take place in the vicinity of the Divine Mercy Shrine in Krakow-Łagiewniki, the destination of pilgrimages by St. John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis. The artists will be joining live the Vatican and the Divine Mercy shrines on other continents: in Brazil, the USA, Tanzania, the Philippines, and Australia.
Two hundred artists will perform the Symphony. Viewers from across the world will be able to watch the event live on television and via the internet. The organizers stress that the Symphony of Mercy is conceived as a great plea for mercy and peace in the world in the current tempestuous time.
