Summary
A study of prayer requests sent to Kalwaria Zebrzydowska in the 1970s reveals that loneliness, while predominantly negative, also expressed hope and faith. The analysis, blending historical and ethnological approaches, identifies two key communities—family and Church—as sources of solace for senders, particularly during political tension with communism. The research characterizes these letters as a unique historical source, offering insights into the solitary attitudes of faithful individuals in post-war Poland. By introducing 'monoseology,' a term for the study of loneliness, the author bridges philosophical reflection with empirical evidence from epistolary data.
Citation
Gapiński, B. (2024). Między doświadczeniem wspólnot a samotnością. Interpretacja listownych próśb modlitewnych wysyłanych przez wiernych do Kalwarii Zebrzydowskiej w latach 70. XX wieku. Rocznik Przemyski. Historia, 1 (30), 345–367. https://doi.org/10.4467/24497347rph.24.015.20519