Polish Actor Adam Woronowicz Opens up About Deeply Held Faith, Finding Solace in Tragedy and Childhood Roots
Warsaw, Poland – Veteran Polish actor Adam Woronowicz has spoken candidly about teh central role faith plays in his life, reaffirming he is “not ashamed” of his beliefs in a recent interview with “Dobry Tygodnik.” The confession comes after years of subtly referencing his spirituality in public statements, revealing a lifelong connection nurtured by his grandmother.
Woronowicz recalled childhood Sundays spent attending church, despite a dislike for formal attire, and serving as an altar boy alongside friends – some serving in the main church, others at the church of St. nicholas the Wonderworker. He attributes the foundation of his faith to his grandmother, who ”took me by the hand and lead me to the church. We prayed together.”
The actorS faith has been notably strengthened during times of personal hardship. He previously shared that his beliefs deepened following the tragic death of his daughter, Aleksandra, in 2015, stating, “Ola is already in heaven.” He echoed a sentiment about prioritizing family, noting, “there is a saying that there is no one who regrets on their deathbed that they were too little at work, but there are many who regret that they were too little with their children.”
Woronowicz also described a crisis of faith during his university studies in Warsaw, finding comfort by bringing a cross and a picture of Our Lady of Częstochowa with him. He recounted a particularly emotional evening, “I remember an evening when I looked at the cross and started to cry.”
The actor revealed a practice of praying to Father Jerzy Popiełuszko, a Catholic priest he portrayed in a film, “jerzy is a very effective advocate when it comes to helping me find a job.” He consistently expresses a deep trust in God, stating, “I know that Jesus has a wonderful plan for your life. Just as I once heard these words, I accepted them very much – God has a wonderful plan for your life. He wants you to be happy!” – as told to “Viva!” magazine.
