Wizerunki świętego Antoniego z Padwy w kościołach Diecezji Grodzieńskiej. Zarys problematyki
Images of Saint Antony of Padua in the Churches of the Grodno diocese. Outline of the problems
Author(s): Andrej SkomoroszkoSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History, Cultural history, History of Church(es), History of Art
Published by: Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne Diecezji Elbląskiej w Elblągu
Keywords: Grodno diocese; Grodno; St. Anthony of Padua; church art
Summary/Abstract: The submitted article outlines the places associated with the cult of St. Anthony of Padua in the diocese of Grodno. These are churches dedicated to this saint (Mała Brzostowica, Kamionka), as well as his images in church altars (Odelsk, Lida, Grodno: the Church ofOur Lady of the Angels and the Church of the Discovery of the Holy Cross). Most of them introduce the cult of St. Antoni Padewski is associated with the arrival of the Conventual Franciscans or Bernardines to these places. Devotion to St. Antoni of Padua survived here despite the drama of Wars, fires or the actions of the communist authorities.
Journal: Studia Elbląskie
- Issue Year: 2020
- Issue No: 21
- Page Range: 387-404
- Page Count: 18
- Language: Polish