VINCTIS NON VICTIS - EWA KOWALSKA, DANUTA JASTRZĘBSKA-GOLONKA

Discover the moving story of clergymen murdered in Katyn, Kharkov and Mednoye. The book "Vinctis non victis" is a collection of articles showing the fate of priests imprisoned in NKVD special camps and their struggle for dignity in the face of enslavement. Learn about the testimonies of families, the memories of survivors and the documents found in the graves, which shed new light on the Katyn crime. This is not only a contribution to historical knowledge, but also a starting point for reflections on human attitudes in extreme conditions.

• Shocking accounts of victims' families
• Memories of survivors from NKVD camps
• Documents from graves in Katyn, Kharkov and Mednoye
• The fate of priests of various denominations
• Spiritual support for fellow prisoners
• Strengthening morale and a sense of dignity
• Reflection on attitudes in a situation of enslavement

The book "Vinctis non victis" is a collection of articles prepared by authors of various professions, showing the fate of priests imprisoned in the so-called NKVD special camps and executed in Katyn, Kharkov-Piatichatki, Mednoye and Kiev-Bykovnia. It is based on family accounts, the memories of survivors and documents found in the graves among the remains of the murdered. These testimonies prove that the clergy, regardless of their denomination, supported their fellow prisoners, strengthened their morale, sense of dignity and brotherhood.

The content contained in the publication is an important contribution to expanding historical knowledge and a starting point for reflecting on the attitudes of prisoners in a situation of enslavement and confrontation with propaganda. We hope that the book will arouse the interest of a wide range of readers. Vinctis non victis - defeated, but undefeated.

This publication is the result of the work of many historians, researchers and archivists who have devoted years to exploring the topic of the Katyn crime and its impact on the fate of the clergy. Thanks to their efforts, we can now better understand the tragedy that affected thousands of Polish families. This book is a tribute to the victims and a reminder of the need to remember the past.

"Vinctis non victis" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Poland, especially the topic of the Katyn crime and the fate of the clergy during World War II. This book will certainly encourage reflection and help to understand the complexity of those events.

Edition: Pages: 360, Format: 178x253 mm. Year of publication: 2025, binding: paperback. Publisher: IPN. Number of pages: 360. Binding: paperback. Format: 178x253 mm.