Pszów jako centrum religijne ziemi rybnicko-wodzisławskiej

Abstract

Through the course of history, the sanctuary in Pszów was one of the most important places of the Mother of God cult in Upper Silesia. The main aim of exploration was to see the mentioned lands as a center created in human conscience. The cult of the Mother of God, pilgrimages, creating the deanery in 1924, the social structure, and a specific type of religiosity and mentality as well are the main reasons which evidence the role of Pszów as a religion center. Listed elements let us consider Pszów as the religious center of Rybnik–Wodzislaw lands. Finally, the history of the church in Pszów, the temple architecture, combating the pilgrimages in 1945–1989 and efforts of sanctuary development are described there as well.