A Comparative Analysisof the Theme of Love of the Homeland in the Writings of Servant of God Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski (1901–1981) and Servant of God Bishop Zygmunt Lozinski (1870–1932)

Abstract

Servant of God Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski and Servant of God Bishop Zygmunt Łoziński are two men for whom the love of their homeland was not only something intimate but also exteriorised. In many moments of their lives they were displaying this patriotic by the example of their lives and teaching. They preached love of the homeland that was not nationalism. On the contrary, it is a multidimensional sentiment which stimulates our physical and spiritual existence. It is not a elfish love. The Christian patriotic affection is elevated to the dignity of the supernatural virtue which determines a series of tasks to be accomplished by men. It must be stressed that the study of the interaction between the magisterium of both hierarchs helps us to gain a better understanding of the topic of homeland and the history of the Polish and the Belarusian People.