The Preaching of the Canons Regular of the Cracow Congregation on the Backdrop of Monastic Preaching from the Middle Ages Until the Modern Era Cover Image

Kaznodziejstwo kanoników regularnych kongregacji krakowskiej na tle kaznodziejstwa zakonnego od średniowiecza do czasów nowożytnych
The Preaching of the Canons Regular of the Cracow Congregation on the Backdrop of Monastic Preaching from the Middle Ages Until the Modern Era

Author(s): Jan Pietrzykowski
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History, Theology and Religion
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe Franciszka Salezego (TNFS)
Keywords: preaching in Poland; the Canons Regular of the Lateran; the history of the Church;

Summary/Abstract: The preaching in Poland has a similar history to that of other Western countries. Among the priestly functions, the greatest importance was given to preaching, because it required adequate intellectual, oratorical and spiritual qualities. In the Canons Regular, this duty was entrusted to clergymen holding an academic grade. Three of their monasteries were outstanding: Kazimierz, Kraśnik and Vilnius – they were formation houses (novitiate, seminary), provided with an adequate library and employing several professors of philosophy and theology. Regarding the merits for Polish preaching, the Canons Regular of the Lateran hold an important place after the Jesuit, Dominican and Bernardine orders.

  • Issue Year: 37/2016
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 157-169
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish