Biblijne podstawy nauki o aniołach w nauczaniu Jana Pawła II
The Biblical Foundations of Angelology in the Teaching of John Paul II

Summary/Abstract: The article analyses the teaching of John Paul II regarding angels, which the pope delivered during wednesday catecheses in 1986. First, it presents the significance of the angel and archangel in the Old and New Testament texts. it is worth noting that John Paul II reminded us of the central place that Jesus Christ occupies among the pure spirits. his priority results from his “name”, as the scriptures indicate. in reference to the new testament, John Paul II points to numerous proofs of the angels’ presence in the life of Jesus and in the history of salvation. Being endowed with freedom, they were called to adore God and lead the man to salvation. the pope drew attention to the fact that in the eschatological scenario, during the last judgment, angels will be the executors of God’s verdicts.

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