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Święty Jan Paweł II o duchowości chrześcijańskiego Wschodu
Saint John Paul II on Eastern Christian Spirituality

Author(s): Wojciech Zyzak
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology, Eastern Orthodoxy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: spirituality; Orthodoxy; John Paul II

Summary/Abstract: The author of the article shows the major themes of the teaching of Saint John Paul II on Eastern Christian spirituality. He indicates the pope’s personal interest in the culture, especially philosophy and art developed in the orthodox environment. The article also presents the pope’s ecumenical efforts and the related difficulties. On the broader theological basis the author elaborates the most important elements of the orthodox spirituality, which the Slavic pope pointed out during his long pontificate.

  • Issue Year: 21/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 165-182
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish