Explanation of the Problem of the Celebration of the Church Funeral along with its Historical Approach Cover Image

Wyjaśnienie problematyki celebracji pogrzebu kościelnego wraz z ujęciem historycznym
Explanation of the Problem of the Celebration of the Church Funeral along with its Historical Approach

Author(s): Anna Chciałowska
Subject(s): History, Theology and Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Diecezjalne »Adalbertinum«
Keywords: burial; burial law; Code of Canon Law; burial rites; the history of burial canon law

Summary/Abstract: The issue presented in this article aims to explain the concept of ecclesias-tical burial and shows the richness of its forms included in liturgical and law provisions in Code of Canon Law of 1917, “Ordo Exequiarum”, Johanno-Pauline Code, „Burial Rites” adjusted to Polish diocese. The issue is shown in different sources and literature on the subject. It also shows the historical development of ecclesiastical burial law from the beginings of Church to promulgation of the new Code of Canon Law of 1983. This thesis allows to understand the position of Church and state on burial law. It points out the historical development of ecclesiastical burial law and the reform of burial law emerged during Third Vatican Council resulting in current Polish law rules and Code of Canon Law.

  • Issue Year: 22/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Language: Polish