THE MARIAN CHARACTER OF PIETY IN THE “SOLIDARITY” MOVEMENT IN YEARS 1980-1989 Cover Image

MARYJNY CHARAKTER RELIGIJNOŚCI RUCHU „SOLIDARNOŚĆ” 1980-1989
THE MARIAN CHARACTER OF PIETY IN THE “SOLIDARITY” MOVEMENT IN YEARS 1980-1989

Author(s): Jarosław Wąsowicz
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Social history, Politics and religion, Post-War period (1950 - 1989), Sociology of Religion
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II - Wydział Teologii
Keywords: Church in Polish People’s Republic; independent labour unions “Solidarity”; religiosity; Marian cult;

Summary/Abstract: The article describes the religious character of the „Solidarity” movement in years 1980-1989. It became a syntesis and an effect of the one-thousand years old history of Polish spirit and Polish religiosity. The movement was created by a society that was concerned about the lot of its country. The events of 1980-1989 have shown that the Polish society has been drawing strength and hope for a change precisely from the deep faith revealed in religiosity linked to everyday life. Religiosity was perceived as a sign of freedom, a space to experience community, a stimulus for the people to fight for a better future. The fight turned out to be a victorious one.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 17
  • Page Range: 159-175
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Polish