Polish traces in the contemporary Russian martyrology Cover Image

Polskie ślady we współczesnym martyrologionie rosyjskim
Polish traces in the contemporary Russian martyrology

Author(s): Jarosław Charkiewicz
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History of Church(es), Theology and Religion, Eastern Orthodoxy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu w Białymstoku
Keywords: Orthodoxy; Orthodox Church; Poland; saints; martyrs; oppressed

Summary/Abstract: Russian Orthodox Church through its numerous organizations and unities, including the scientific ones, for many years gathered and published materials concerning people oppressed during the period of Soviet rule because of their faith. One of the new publications on the subject is edited in 2015 by the St Tikhon’s Orthodox Humanities University in Moscow They Suffered Injustice for Christ’s Sake. Persecutions of the Russian Orthodox Church 1917-1956. Bibliographical Guide. Book One. A. It contains information concerning several thousands of people with their names starting with letter “A”. Amongst them there are names of nine persons connected with Poland, including three saints canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church. The article introduces us to their life and activity.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 18
  • Page Range: 183-191
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish