Rubrycele diecezji krakowskiej z lat 1735-1811 przechowywane w księgozbiorze podręcznym Archiwum Kurii Metropolitalnej w Krakowie
Liturgical Calendars of the Diocese of Kraków from 1735-1811, Kept in the Reference Library of the Archives of the Metropolitan Curia in Kraków

Summary/Abstract: The reference library of the Archives of the Metropolitan Curia in Kraków has the largest known collection of liturgical calendars printed for the needs of the clergy of the Diocese of Kraków. The collection has been almost complete since the mid-18th century. According to the modifi ed classifi cation adopted by Rev. Stanislaw Librowski, Kraków’s liturgical calendars can be divided into four types, closely related to the phases of their development. The fi rst type includes liturgical calendars issued without any additions (16th century to 1750), the second type includes calendars with a list of deceased clergymen (from 1751) and a catalogue of prelates and cathedral canons (from 1753). The third type of liturgical calendars includes printed materials connected with the full catalogue of parishes and clergy (from 1811 onwards), and the fourth type includes independent prints which contain a separate liturgical calendar and the diocesan schemes, appeared as late as 1871. Until the end of the 18th century, the cathedral chapters were usually responsible for issuing the liturgical calendars. One of cathedral canons or vicars, whose name was usually given on the title page, developed the text on behalf of an ordinary bishop or vicar capitular. The chapter was responsible for printing and distributing the calendar. In Kraków, the calendar was edited by successive deputy deans of Wawel Cathedral, who at the same time were canons of St George’s Collegiate Church at Wawel. Preserved copies of the calendars include the signatures of their owners, which allow us to learn the history of the collection. Many of the preserved copies of the calendars also contain remarks made by the owners. These refer to spiritual and economic issues, providing information on important matters for the clergy.

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