Виселені, але з почуттям своєї гідності. Приклад української спільноти з Валча
Importance of Greek Catholic parish for Ukrainian community on Land of Wałcz after 1947

Summary/Abstract: The Ukrainians were displaced in 1947. The number of 2734 people were displaced tothe the vicinity of Wałcz. The Greek Catholic church was considered illegal in Poland. TheGreek Catholic parish in Wałcz, which was established only in 1959, played an importantrole in shaping religious and national consciousness among Ukrainians on the Land ofWałcz. In 1959 Teodor Markiw, priest begins his pastoral work. The Greek Catholic parishwas a pillar in the fi ght against national and religious assimilation for the displacedUkrainian population from the “Vistula” campaign. The Ukrainian community was goingthrough various stages of its existence, among others: a period without specifi c formsof religious worship – the believers without a parish, pastoral activity and integration ofa dispersed community. The Greek Catholic parish helps break down various stereotypes.The Ukrainian community in Wałcz keeps in close contact with Ukraine. The article showsthe presents activity of the parish on two levels: religious and national.

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