Barbara Stanisława Samulowska – the Witness of Marian Apparitions in Gietrzwałd Cover Image

Barbara Stanisława Samulowska – the Witness of Marian Apparitions in Gietrzwałd
Barbara Stanisława Samulowska – the Witness of Marian Apparitions in Gietrzwałd

Author(s): Dawid Galanciak
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Warmińsko-Mazurskiego w Olsztynie
Keywords: private apparitions; Marian apparitions; Barbara Samulowska; Gietrzwald; Sister of Mercy

Summary/Abstract: The one hundred and fortieth anniversary of Marian apparitions in Gietrzwald invites us to reflect upon Barbara Stanisława Samulowska’s life and actions – the witness of those apparitions. This article shows all stages of her life: childhood, her life in Congregation of the Sisters of Marcy and her ministry in Guatemala. We also learn about the fruits of these events, Samulowska’s spirituality and her relations with the clergy. The apparitions, which Samulowska witnessed deeply affected her life, the local community and many pilgrims coming to Gietrzwald. Barbara Samulowska deserves the title of the Servant of God. The process of her canonization is currently at the stage of the Congregation for the Saints.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 19
  • Page Range: 29-44
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English
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