Ksiądz Profesor Henryk Misztal (1936-2020): Człowiek – Kapłan – Uczony – Nauczyciel
Rev. Prof. Henryk Misztal (1936–2020): Man – Priest – Scholar – Academic

Summary/Abstract: The present study is dedicated to Rev. Prof. Henryk Misztal, who passed away on November 28, 2020. It aims to commemorate this distinguished scholar, engaged academic, tireless educator, and – moreover – a zealous priest and a good man. Prof. Misztal spent his entire academic career at John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. For many years, he chaired the Department of Law on Religion and the Department of Canonization Law. He also carried a number of other important academic responsibilities, serving as vice-dean (1983–1987) and dean (1987–1989) of the Faculty of Canon Law at the Catholic University of Lublin. His research interests were in the areas of law on religion and canonization law. In both fields, he gained national and international recognition. His publications on law on religion especially highlighted the importance of religious freedom that is every person’s right, whereas as a canonization law expert, he became best known as the author of comprehensive monographs devoted to substantive and procedural law. Over the course of his research, he contributed over 500 different kinds of publications. Prof. Misztal was repeatedly awarded for his research achievements. He received the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (2000) and the Medal of the Commission of National Education (2006). In 2018, he was also honoured with the doctorate renewal ceremony at his University. On the Church forum, he was granted the title of Honorary Chaplain of His Holiness (1996). Prof. Misztal’s research activity was constantly inspired by his faith and was inextricably connected with living his priesthood. Only when we are aware of that can we properly understand not only his life choices, but also the deepest sources of the authority that he enjoyed.

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