CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS MINORITIES IN POLAND AND UKRAINE

Discover the fascinating monograph by Magdalena Zowczak, which analyzes Catholic communities in two unique locations: Murafa in Ukrainian Podolia and Biały Bór in Poland. This in-depth comparative analysis sheds light on the identity, religion, and memory of these communities as they grapple with the challenges of the modern world. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of these unique religious groups.

• Comparative study of two unique communities
• Analysis of identity and the role of religion
• History and culture of Catholics in Murafa and Biały Bór
• Impact of resettlement on the identity of Greek Catholics
• Significance of temples as centers of social life
• Rejection of Polish tradition by Murafa Catholics
• Construction of Ukrainian identity around the trauma of resettlement

Magdalena Zowczak's monograph is an extremely valuable study that reveals the complexity of religious and cultural identity in the context of a changing world. The author analyzes with great sensitivity the fate of two communities which, although geographically distant, share the common experience of being a religious minority. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the issues of national and religious minorities, as well as for those who want to better understand the current challenges related to identity and memory.

In Murafa, where Roman Catholics have lived among Orthodox Christians for centuries, religion remains an important element of identity. However, with the change in the language of liturgy and prayer, Murafa Catholics reject the baggage of memory that connected them with Polish tradition. In Biały Bór, where Greek Catholics deported from the Bieszczady Mountains were settled after World War II, they construct their Ukrainian identity around the trauma of resettlement, in opposition to Orthodoxy. Their ethno-religion is overcome by the mysticism of the church designed by Jerzy Nowosielski, which refers to early Christian patterns.

This book, published by Oficyna Naukowa, has 532 pages and a format of 220x138 mm. The paperback binding makes it a comfortable read. The year of publication is 2021, which guarantees the topicality of the presented content and analysis. It is a position that will certainly enrich the knowledge of every reader interested in the history and culture of religious minorities in Poland and Ukraine.

This publication is an important contribution to research on religious minorities, offering a unique insight into their lives and identity in the context of contemporary challenges. The author, Magdalena Zowczak, presents an in-depth analysis based on solid theoretical and empirical foundations, making this book a valuable read for scholars, students and anyone interested in this topic.