Known as the "Kashubian Jerusalem," for three hundred years, it has been hosting pilgrims from all over Kashubia during three annual pilgrimages - from Kościerzyna, Kartuzy, Luzino, Puck, and the Hel Peninsula.
Jakub Wejher, the voivode of Malbork, fulfilling a promise made to God for saving his life during the siege in Belarus, founded and initiated the construction of the calvary, which was later completed by his close associates and the heirs of the founder.
Construction began in 1649, and the entire complex was planned on four hills rising to the south of the city, named Mount Olivet, Golgotha, and Zion. According to local tradition, a handful of soil brought from Jerusalem was placed under each chapel, and the distances between them correspond to the stages of Christ's martyrdom.
The calvary is cared for by the Franciscans, except for the period when their Wejherowo convent was liquidated. Even the Keyserlingk family, who were Protestants, served as patrons of the holy mountains of the city.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, part of the chapels were renovated at the initiative of others. Additional protective work was carried out in the mid-20th century.
Chapel of the Ascension
Chapel crowning summit of Mount of Olives refers to Christ's Ascension. Oil painting on canvas and painted footprints carved into the floor like a place where they saw the last time the Risen Christ. The chapel was built in the years 1651-1665 was funded Joanna Catherine Radziwill, the second wife of James Wejhera
Garden of Olives Chapel
Chapel of Christ reminds stay in the Garden of Olives. It was built in 1653 and founded the Cistercian Abbot Oliva Alexander Kęsowski. About fundatorze provides placed above the main entrance Abbot hat with crosier and inside the chapel of the rosette keystones letters A, M, AO, or Alexander Kęsowski, Abbas Oliviensis (abbot of Oliwa). In the chapel of the images: Christ, who at the time of prayer is sweating blood, and on the sides - the sleeping apostles.
Chapel of the Kiss of Judas
The founder of this small chapel was built before the year 1657 was Jacob Wejher. The interior of the chapel is filled with the entire plane painting, devoted to the theme of the kiss of Judas and Jesus' arrest. The place where the chapel is a family, you can take a look a city with towers of its churches and gaze at the horizon based on the beginning of Darschlubska forest woods.
Chapel of Our Lady Tomb
The chapel was built before the year 1658, was founded by Joanna Catherine Radziwiłł, second wife of James Wejhera. It is situated at the foot of the Mount of Olives. Stingy flow of natural light into the interior of the chapel gives the impression of an extended burial niche. Opposite the entrance a glass coffin placed in a plaster statue of the Virgin Mary. On the walls of the two images of the cross adored by angels and the "Dormition of the Virgin Mary."
Chapel of the Kidron
Kidron in biblical times separated Mount of Olives from Jerusalem. Soldiers of Christ leading to the city had to go through this pipeline. Chapel bridge over the Kidron and funded by James Wejher not preserved. The existing neo-Gothic chapel was founded in 1860 by Otto Keyserling. Pilgrims attach special importance to the Kidron water in this place, giving it a unique power.
Chapel Gate in Jerusalem
Chapel of 1654 years, also known as the Eastern Gate or Gate of Water, was founded by James Wejher. On both sides of the vaults are frescoes depicting the introduction of Christ into Jerusalem and the funeral of the Virgin.
Chapel House of Annas
The chapel was built before the year 1654 founded by James Wejher. It reminds bringing Christ to the former high priest Annas, Caiaphas the high priest of the then-in-law. Inside the chapel there is an oil painting depicting the 1952 Christ before the High Priest Annas.
The Cenacle Chapel
The chapel was built after 1657 years after the death of James Wejher, refers to the house where Jesus washed his disciples' feet, and ate the last supper with them. From here he went to the Mount of Olives seclusion. Inside the chapel there are oil paintings of "The Last Supper" and the "Dormition of the Virgin Mary".
Chapel of Our Lady of the House
The chapel was built in 1660 after the death of James Wejher, refers to the tradition, according to which Mary stayed until the end of life of the Apostle John in Jerusalem and died near the the Cenacle. The chapel is a triptych of a Marian consisting of the scenes: "Farewell to the Mother of Jesus", "The Dormition of the Mother of God and the twelve apostles" and "Assumption". The last picture shows the scene background hills Wejherowo and chapels Sepulchre of Our Lady. In the second half of the nineteenth century, the original building was replaced by the current - not harmonize with the architectural foundation of the Baroque Calvary.
Chapel House of Caiaphas
The chapel was built before the year 1654 was founded by James Wejhera. Place of office of the current Jewish high priest, to whom the Holy Thursday brought to Christ. In the lower part of the chapel (basement) there is a stone statue of Christ trapped, above the entrance cock like betrayal of Peter. Caiaphas' house is located in the most Calvary - 112.24 m above sea level.
Chapel of the Palace of Pilate
The chapel was built before the year 1654 was founded by James Wejher. The place where he resided, and Pilate judged. The chapel is a unique baroque building in Pomerania on floor plan in the shape of a Greek cross. Above the entrance is a well-preserved bas-relief showing the poly-chrome moment of the proclamation of "Ecce Homo" (Behold the Man). At the foot of the chapel is a small square, which is now at a ceremony indulgence of the Ascension of Christ, is a place of welcome and farewell pilgrimage, coming from the Carthusian and Olive. Who is involved in full celebration of Calvary, goes to the Praetorium of Pilate to Herod's palace.
Chapel of the Palace of Herod
Construction of the chapel began in 1654 with the foundation of Joanna Catherine Radziwill second wife of James Wejher. It is one of the largest chapels of Calvary. Inside there are beautiful seventeenth century altar. The wooden altar set is flat, but thanks to the illusion of painting gives the impression of three-dimensional plane. Image shows Jesus standing before King Herod.Take Chapel of the Cross - Calvary of Wejherowo
The chapel was built before the year 1654 was funded by Cecilia Eleanor younger daughter of James Wejher from his first marriage to Anna Elizabeth Schaffgotsch. Its interior shows the timing of the Cross of Christ surrounded by armed soldiers. Above the figures of the Latin cross plan is a canopy structure with sandstone ornaments and emblems of national actors Pesah. Neo-Gothic brick building to protect the sandstone was built in 1866 thanks to the efforts of the then guardian of.
Christ Chapel of the First Fall
The oldest chapel dating from 1649 years founded by Father Matthew John Judycki, the first urban planner of Wejherowo and close friend James Wejhera. Under the canopy is a stone sculpture of Christ falls beneath the cross. Encapsulated "half-timbered walls" in the nineteenth century.
Chapel of Meeting Chris with Our Lady
One of the most beautiful chapels of Calvary, founded by the first wife Anna Elizabeth of James Wejher with Schaffgotsch. It was built before the year 1654 the chapel has a sophisticated shape of the rotunda on the set of roses and ornaments Flemish or Dutch. Inside there is a picture painted on tin plate showing the meeting of Jesus with Mother. On June 20, 1654, Father Athanasius Provincial Kartoszyn, held the first Mass, during which he met liturgical Governor James Wejher.
Chapel of Cyrene - Calvary Wejherowo
Construction of the chapel was completed in 1654 by its founder James Wejher were courtiers, she was third in the chapel Calvary. Exposed sculptures depict Christ carrying the cross on his shoulder, which helps him to carry Simon of Cyrene, dressed in robes fishing. This is one of those touches that binds Wejherowo Calvary of human activities in the region.
Veronica Chapel - Calvary Wejherowo
Veronica Chapel was founded as the fifth in the Calvary by the daughter of Jacob Wejher and Anna Elizabeth Schaffgotsch, Anna Teresa. The chapel was built before the year 1654. Housing half-timbered chapel dates from the second half of the nineteenth century, in which the canopy of hewn stone statue of St screening. Veronica with a scarf in her hands. The pillars are decorated with coats of arms of Jacob and Anna Elizabeth Wejhera Schaffgotsch and cones motif, as well as symbols of the Passion.
XVIII Chapel of the Gate of Tears, The Second Fall of Christ - Calvary Wejherowo
Chapel Gate of Tears is a series of eight chapels founded by James Wejher to 1654. Through this gate led out of Jerusalem sentenced to death, even Christ has been performed by it before the crucifixion. On the left side the cavity is closed double doors, opening to the outside which allegedly behind the glass display case is a painting depicting Christ's second fall. The outer walls of the chapel are 22 pit symbolizing big drops of tears.
XIX Chapel of the Weeping Woman - Calvary Wejherowo
It is the smallest chapel belonging to the foundation of James Wejhera, which was created before the year 1657. Oil painting on the wall dates from the late nineteenth century and is of unknown authorship. The image of Jesus consoles the women, behind them in the background you can see buildings of Jerusalem.
XX Chapel of the Third Fall of Christ - Calvary Wejherowo
The chapel was built for 1657 was founded by James Wejher. Located at the foot of the last hill called Golgotha Kalwaria. Inside features original paintings on the ceiling of angels with symbols of the Passion. Inside, the increase of one degree is placed-dimensional figure of Christ presented in the third heavy fall under the cross.
XXI Chapel denudation Christ - Calvary Wejherowo
The chapel was founded by Joanna Catherine, the second wife of James Wejher before the year 1665. Chapel expose belongs to the order of smaller buildings that Calvary impressing lockable roadside "God's Passion". Placed in the wall painting of unknown painter of exposure Christ.
XXII Crucifiction Chapel - Calvary Wejherowo
Chapel founded by James Wejhera was built during the first stage of the formation of Calvary, and thus before the year 1657. Built on a narrow rectangle, inside of which is unknown author mural depicting Jesus nailed to the cross.
XXIII Church of the Three Crosses - Calvary Wejherowo
At the top of Golgotha stands the largest and grandest of the chapel called the Church. It has its own sacristy, also had its own choir organ to World War II. Funded it Wejher Anna, the daughter of Demetrius Wejher between 1652-1654. Father Gregory Chronicle reports that 30 maja 1654 years officially set up in the three crosses of Christ and Rogues. Witnessing the event were James Wejher, his second wife Joanna Catherine Radziwill, two daughters from his first marriage, and Cecilia Anna Teresa Eleonora and many others gathered. Noteworthy panoramic picture on the wall showing the increase of the cross and deliberately made a crack walls, referring to the torn curtain in the Temple in Jerusalem. The central place of worship Calvary.
XXIV The Descent from the Cross - Calvary Wejherowo
The chapel was founded by the second wife of James Wejhera Joanna Catherine Radziwill in the years 1654-1665. The original chapel was built on a free-standing apse in the mid-nineteenth century half-timbered construction. Set inside the apse of receiving full Pieta Kalwaryjska pain. It is a polychrome wooden sculpture of Our Lady of Sorrows showing the dead body of her Son.
XXV Chapel of the Tomb of Christ - The Calvary Wejherowo
Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre was founded by Anna Constantia, daughter of Nicholas Wejher, the former governor Chelmno. Its construction was completed before 1653. Tomb of the Lord is the only one in Pomerania building of hewn limestone. Made in Krakow, transported in parts of the Vistula to Gdansk. The interior of the chapel contains an empty vestibule and burial chamber. Above the roof rises to the original tower-lantern with a statue of the Risen Christ.