A Monastery Library in the Context of the History of the Library of the Friars Minor Order of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Province in Katowice-Panewniki Cover Image

Biblioteka klasztorna w kontekście historii Biblioteki Zakonu Braci Mniejszych Prowincji Wniebowzięcia NMP w Katowicach-Panewnikach
A Monastery Library in the Context of the History of the Library of the Friars Minor Order of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Province in Katowice-Panewniki

Author(s): Marcin Lasota
Subject(s): Museology & Heritage Studies, History of Church(es)
Published by: Federacja Bibliotek Kościelnych FIDES
Keywords: library;monastery library;cultural area;Franciscans;Order of Friars Minor;Katowice;Panewniki

Summary/Abstract: The library of the Friars Minor Order of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Province is located in the Franciscan monastery in Katowice-Panewniki. It was founded in 1983. The library space and its possible development are influenced by many factors related to the current state of the Order. The monastery’s library performs various functions, i.a. providing a support service for the monks’ intellectual activities.

  • Issue Year: 24/2019
  • Issue No: 49 (2)
  • Page Range: 177-192
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish