Between Western and Eastern Traditions: Polish Patristic Studies after World War II

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In the past - and also the present - the geographical location of Poland has been a challenge for the Polish Church and Polish theologians. Poland’s position between the great powers and between Eastern and Western traditions has had a major impact on the development of theology there. After the Second World War there has been a significant growth in patristic studies and in interest in these studies. The present paper reviews the development and achievements of Polish patristics. It traces over sixty years of post-war patristic studies in Poland, describing the main areas of research, the main series of translations and journals, and the most eminent researchers and centres. It allows one to appreciate the current position of Polish patristic studies in the European and global context.