Pastoral and Liturgy Aspect of the Development of Polish Theological School of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Abstract

In the article the question of the influence of liturgy on the development of theological truth of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was concerned. Analysing its content, an interrelation between liturgy and the Holy See can be noticed. On the one hand, liturgy, being a profession of Heaven’s Truths and surrendered to the Supreme Teaching Office of the Church, is the source which can deliver arguments and testimonies for recognizing certain point of the Christian’s teaching. On the other hand, not only does the Holy See give its consent to introducing the celebration of “the Assumption” of the Blessed Virgin Mary, but also it stated authoritatively its content. That, in turn, contributes to the explanation of the matter of the celebration.

The source materials for the article are chosen pieces of Polish theological literature from the period between the Announcement of the Assumption (1st November,1950) and 1965. Having studied the sources one can notice that Mariology experts base their knowledge on the Holy Bible and the Church Tradition. Analysing the achievements of Polish Mariology, one can see a creative and independent approach towards the sources. Hence, the texts are not only studied, but also new conclusions are drawn. These, in turn, create a significant input into the development of Mariology.