Piotr Skarga
Piotr Skarga (1536-1612) was a theologist, writer and royal priest of Zygmunt III Waza in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. He was one of the leading figures of Polish counter-reformation. He is famous for his works about the need to reform the Commonwealth and critisism of szlachta shortcomings. He also supported the monarch attempt to gain more power at the expense of Sejm, magnates and szlachta.

Bibliography

  • Żywoty świętych (1579, Lives of Saints, 8 editions during his life)
  • Kazania sejmowe (1597), Sejm Sermons, never published during his life
  • Żołnierskie nabożeństwo (1618)
Skarga, Piotr Skarga, Piotr Skarga, Piotr Skarga, Piotr

 

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