Ildefonsa z Toledo modlitwy do Matki Bożej. Analiza treści modlitw
Ildefons of Toledo Praying to the Mother of God. An Analysis of the Content of the Prayers
Author(s): Paweł WygralakSubject(s): History of Church(es), Sociology of Religion, History of Religion, Psychology of Religion
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II - Wydział Teologii
Keywords: Ildefonsus of Toledo; Mother of God; prayer; Christocentrism; Marian devotion;
Summary/Abstract: The paper presents an analysis of two prayers by Ildefonso of Toledo addressed to Mary contained in the work “De virginitate Sanctae Mariae”. Both the very personal form of the prayers and their content deserve attention. In these prayers, the Bishop of Toledo expresses his deepest feelings towards Mary, describing her as his Lady and Sovereign. He praises her for her participation in the work of salvation, but above all he asks her interces-sion so that he can be united with Christ. In doing so, he indicates what true Marian devotion consists of: it should always lead to a deepening of the relationship with Christ.
Journal: Vox Patrum
- Issue Year: 2023
- Issue No: 87
- Page Range: 415-424
- Page Count: 10
- Language: Polish