KORONACJA OBRAZU MATKI BOŻEJ KALWARYJSKIEJ W 1887 ROKU
THE CORONATION OF THE PAINTING OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF KALWARIA ZEBRZYDOWSKA IN 1887
Author(s): Aleksander Krzysztof SitnikSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Cultural history, Visual Arts, 18th Century, 19th Century, History of Art
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II - Wydział Teologii
Keywords: Kalwaria Zebrzydowska; sanctuary; coronation; the Bernardines;
Summary/Abstract: Marian devotion has been one of the most characteristic features of religious life of the Polish nation. Over the centuries it had taken different forms, and finally at the beginnings of 18th century it manifested in the acts of coronations of Mother of God paintings. Owing to the Bernardine Fathers there are six paintings located in Hrubieszów, Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Leżajsk, Rzeszów, Skępe and Piotrków Trybunalski which cult radiates out to the whole country and across its boarders. The worship given to Marys’ paintings in Bernardine sanctuaries was not stimulated by external factors and developed by itself. A lot of people have received graces and experienced miracles through the intercession of Mary. It gave the Bernardines a good reason to make efforts to crown these paintings and statues. The coronations stressed the significance of the cult which has flown from Mary’s supernatural interference in life of the Polish society.
Journal: Kościół w Polsce. Dzieje i kultura
- Issue Year: 2018
- Issue No: 17
- Page Range: 73-115
- Page Count: 43
- Language: Polish