Tag Archives: Partitions of Poland

God! For so many centuries, you surrounded Poland with the radiance of power and glory, and with the shield of your protection protected it from the misfortunes that were to overwhelm it. Before your altars we offer a plea: Save … Continue reading →

We won’t forsake the land we came from, We won’t let our speech be buried. We are the Polish nation, the Polish people, From the royal line of Piast. We won’t let the enemy oppress us. So help us God! … Continue reading →

The world is sliding towards confusion. It clings to the slippery slope, but is unable to stay in place — I have a presentiment of impending upheavals, I probe the imminent days with my nerves and I absorb all their … Continue reading →

The Polish self-image as a “Christ among nations” or the martyr of Europe can be traced back to its history of Christendom and suffering under invasions. During the periods of foreign occupation, the Catholic Church served as a bastion of … Continue reading →