The “Black Republic” combined with the presentation of 2 outstanding works. A beautiful patriotic gathering took place on Saturday in Kraków
On Saturday, October 7th evening at the Kraków Sanctuary of Divine Mercy took place
a beautiful patriotic gathering entitled “Black of the Republic”, in which among others
Professors Andrzej Nowak, Wojciech Polak or Krzysztof Ożóg together with another participants
They wondered what lessons we learned present from the destiny of our ancestors
The Republic of both Nations. gathering organized by White Raven Publishing House
Anna Popek led, and there were besides premieres of 2 fresh works by this well-known Kraków
oficyn: “The Chronicles of Poles” and the album “Poland. 12 centuries.”
Referring to the first book, it is worth noting that Fr Michał Cichoń undertook the translation “Kroniki
Poles” from Latin to Polish after more than 500 years since Maciej wrote the original
Miechowa. Thanks to his determination and gaining the Latin text he managed to make a translation in
within 5 months. "It was meandry, but it was besides highly beautiful, interesting and instructive
adventure. The only day I didn't translate 1 conviction was Sunday.
The Resurrection of the Lord. I worked on the text respective hours a day," he said
translator.
Professor Krzysztof Oźóg noted at the beginning of his speech: “Translation by Maciej
Miechowity from Latin to Polish is simply a very crucial minute for Polish culture. Miechovita not
limited to the function of lecturer and doctor, his accomplishments show that very often
He supported the poor, the orphans, the disciples to whom he was a guardian, a benefactor. Miechovita is
considered as a support of the University of Krakow, and is besides the most outstanding creator of the turn of the 15th and
The 16th century, he deserved Polish culture in an highly durable way".
Prof. Janusz Królikowski discussed the importance of Maciej from Miechów in the context of tradition
The Order of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, or alleged graves, who have their seat
they have in Miechów. After the fall of the crusade, nuns expanded their activities to Europe,
promoting the worship of the grave of Christ. "The meaning of these 19th century tombs is,
that we owe them in Poland a rich tradition of the grave of Christ. Our Surviving the Great
Week is rooted very powerfully in the liturgical tradition and in the spirituality of the Order
The tombs. God's tombs have besides taught us to advance the image of Our woman of Jasna Góra. W
Every church of the tombs to this day can be found paintings of Our Lady
Częstochowa”.
Prof. Wojciech Polak focused on the importance of the concept of “Home” in the past of Poland and stressed,
that despite the hard times in our past Poles have always maintained the spirit of patriotism and
Religious. "In the 19th century, during the period of partitions, there is simply a circumstantial word in Poland.
The “Home” that functions until today. The American does not separate the state from the homeland, and we, Poles,
Absolutely. In the 19th century, we had no state, but we had a homeland. A very crucial component in
our past is religion and religion. The Church was a support and rock, thanks to the Church we kept
national identity, besides in these darkest times we resorted to God and prayer.
Being a Pole is an honor. Let us pass on this national pride to our children!”
Mec. Zbigniew Cichoń described the function of the legislature in Poland and recalled the words of Józef Piłsudski, who
The Marshal said at the 1922 legislature meeting: “The legislature should be a chamber of prudence,
Reason and moderation’. Mec. Quiet besides encouraged listeners to exercise the right to petition
to the senate, stressing that this could accelerate problem solving.
Prof. Andrzej Nowak pointed out the importance of memory in the life of the nation and recalled the function of
Maurice Mochnacki in building national consciousness. He compared human memory loss
Alzheimer's patients to lose their national memory, which may lead to a deficiency of control
Your own fate. "Without memory, we become helpless and defenseless pushers," he stressed.
He besides recalled Napoleon’s words about Poland and Russia: “I will not rebuild Poland due to the fact that Poland always
will be an obstacle to our good relations with Russia; for Russia, control over Poland is
The most crucial and all Russian ruler will sacrifice everything to reconstruct control of Poland."
"Memory is needed, memory of the large past of Poland. The dignity, the importance of being a Pole.
It was wanted to be taken in Czarski times and that is why we want to take it besides today," he concluded.
Prof. Nowak.
The atmosphere at this event was filled with patriotism and national pride. The speakers emphasized
the importance of Poland's history, culture and religion and called for the preservation of memory and the pursuit of
Independence. The gathering was performed by respective Polish conventional songs (including “Rota”)
Jan Kowalczyk, which stressed the atmosphere of patriotism and unity.
