Traditional Easter Guard Parade in Poland | Photo

NOWA SARZYNA (Poland), 12/04/2026.- Easter Guards take part in the 7th Municipal Easter Guard Parade in Nowa Sarzyna in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, east southern Poland 12 April 2026. Easter guards, also known as grave guards or Turks, are uniformed formations that stand watch over the church's Lord's tomb from Good Friday until Easter Sunday. This tradition has been observed in Poland since at least the mid-17th century. (Polonia) EFE/EPA/DAREK DELMANOWICZ POLAND OUT

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Date: 12/04/2026 00:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA/PAP
Author: DAREK DELMANOWICZ
Topic: Arts, culture and entertainment » Customs and tradition
Religion and belief » Religious festival or holiday » Easter
Reference: 55019967458
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