Religious and cultural patriotism of the 60-year-olds in Podkarpacie
Religious and cultural patriotism of the 60-year-olds in Podkarpacie

Summary/Abstract: Attachment, social bond and sacrifice for the nation are elements of patriotism, manifesting in many dimensions. One of them is religious and cultural patriotism, illustrating people's emotions to national culture, tradition, identity, language and religion. The article presents its components, typical for the generation of 60-year-olds from Podkarpacie, focused on historical memory, values and ideals, national culture and faith heritage. Seniors' patriotism reveals homeland and parish attitudes towards the home country, regardless of gender. Female seniors turn to traditions and customs, language and actions for the good of the community (axiological and educational component), male seniors, to historical truth about the family, place and nation, and sacrifice for the homeland (historical and action component).

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