The Idea of Polish-German Reconciliation According to Cardinal Bolesław Kominek Cover Image

Pojednanie polsko-niemieckie w wizji kardynała Bolesława Kominka
The Idea of Polish-German Reconciliation According to Cardinal Bolesław Kominek

Author(s): Józef Mandziuk
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History, Theology and Religion
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe Franciszka Salezego (TNFS)
Keywords: Polish-German relationship; idea of Christian forgiveness; Church’s role in Polish-German relationship; unification of Europe;

Summary/Abstract: This article aims at depicting the figure of Cardinal Bolesław Kominek, archbishop of Wrocław, as a great supporter of Polish-German reconciliation. As a pastor of the Upper Silesia, he perfectly felt the soul of both Polish and German nations. As archbishop of Wrocław he pursued with determination the approchement of Polish and German nations in a spirit of reconciliation and Christian forgiveness. His consequent activity led to the recognition of the border on the Oder-Neisse line as well as to the recognition of the Polish Church administration on the territory of the Western and Northern Lands (or the Recovered Territories). He can be considered as one of the founders of the idea of united Europe.

  • Issue Year: 37/2016
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 201-214
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish