The mystery of the sacrament of baptism in the liturgical celebrations of the 1050th anniversary of baptism of Poland in the archdiocese of Łódź Cover Image

Tajemnica sakramentu chrztu w celebracjach liturgicznych 1050-lecia Chrztu Polski w archidiecezji łódzkiej
The mystery of the sacrament of baptism in the liturgical celebrations of the 1050th anniversary of baptism of Poland in the archdiocese of Łódź

Author(s): Karol Litawa
Subject(s): History of Religion
Published by: Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne w Łodzi
Keywords: Baptism; 1050th Anniversary of Baptism of Poland; Archdiocese of Łódź; baptismal liturgy; celebration

Summary/Abstract: The 1050th Anniversary of the Baptism of Poland became for the faithful a remembrance of theirroots as well as their Christian identity. At the same time the anniversary itself became a source of inspirationsfor the organisation of the program of liturgical and social celebrations in many places of ourhomeland. An exceptional example of such celebrations was arranged by the Archdiocese of Łódź withits five statio, when the Mystery of Baptism permeated thematically every celebration; each one wasdedicated to a specified topic: in Łask – the cult of Mother of God, in Łódź – the Eucharist, in PiotrkówTrybunalski – the Decalogue in light of the Law, in Tomaszów Mazowiecki – caritas and the care forthe poor, in Konstantynów Łódzki – the martyrologium.

  • Issue Year: 26/2017
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 21-35
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish