TLS in Polish, signed “+ Karol card. Wojtyla,” one page, 6 x 4.25, January 11, 1968. Short letter to an unidentified recipient. In full (translated), “Thank you very much for you kind letter and particular for your remembrance of the Christmas Holiday. I also wish you to keep up your work and your sacrifices for God. Let your activities for the Church continue as they will multiply the fruit of your work.” Signed at the bottom in black ink. In 1962 Bishop Wojtyla took part in the Second Vatican Council, and in December 1963 Pope Paul VI appointed him Archbishop of Kraków. On June 26, 1967, Paul VI announced Archbishop Wojtyla’s promotion to the Sacred College of Cardinals with the title of Cardinal Priest of San Cesareo in Palatio. In fine condition, with a couple small creases along top edge. R&R COA.
