Szwermicki, Szwernicki or maybe Szwirmicki? A contribution to the biography of an exile priest, parish priest in Irkutsk in the 19th century

The article is dedicated to the historically original figure of Krzysztof Szwermicki (1814-1894), a Marian priest, an exile Siberia in middle 19th century, then for many years, parish priest Irkutsk, who died there. On basis new materials - books Dauksze (today Lithuania) stored Lithuanian Historical Archive Vilnius, author establishes facts, and corrects errors biography Father Szwermicki, one most interesting, exceptionally positive figures Catholic Church Russia. important findings include following: he was born on September 6, 1814 into peasant family, Adam Catherine, village Warnupiany, near Mariampol; 8 baptized with name Krzysztof; had family Szwirmicki, which later changed although also known described as Szwernicki. He Irkutsk October 31 (according Julian calendar), 1894, buried November 3 Jerusalem cemetery (the grave does not exist). In historical literature more often spelled: text argues that should be or fully: (Szwernicki).