Adam Gdacjusz
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Adam Gdacjusz or Gdacius or Gdak, also called Rey of Silesia (1615–1688) was a Polish
-language writer and a Lutheran pastor
at the Wilna church and since 1644 was a deacon
and, later, a parish priest
in the Silesia
n town of Kreuzburg (now Kluczbork
), where he was born. He was writing preaching and moralizing literature in Polish
and Latin
, mainly in the years 1674–1687.
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
-language writer and a Lutheran pastor
Pastor
The word pastor usually refers to an ordained leader of a Christian congregation. When used as an ecclesiastical styling or title, this role may be abbreviated to "Pr." or often "Ps"....
at the Wilna church and since 1644 was a deacon
Deacon
Deacon is a ministry in the Christian Church that is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions...
and, later, a parish priest
Priest
A priest is a person authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and deities. They also have the authority or power to administer religious rites; in particular, rites of sacrifice to, and propitiation of, a deity or deities...
in the Silesia
Silesia
Silesia is a historical region of Central Europe located mostly in Poland, with smaller parts also in the Czech Republic, and Germany.Silesia is rich in mineral and natural resources, and includes several important industrial areas. Silesia's largest city and historical capital is Wrocław...
n town of Kreuzburg (now Kluczbork
Kluczbork
Kluczbork is a town in southwestern Poland with 26,670 inhabitants , situated in the Opole Voivodeship. It is the capital of Kluczbork County and an important railroad junction. In Kluczbork the major rail line from Katowice splits into two directions - westwards to Wroclaw and northwards to Poznań...
), where he was born. He was writing preaching and moralizing literature in Polish
Polish language
Polish is a language of the Lechitic subgroup of West Slavic languages, used throughout Poland and by Polish minorities in other countries...
and Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
, mainly in the years 1674–1687.
Published works
- Kwestyja o pojedynkach
- O pańskim i szlacheckim stanie albo rycerskim dyszkurs
- Dyszkurs o pijaństwie
- Kwestyja o polygamijej albo wielożeństwie
- Trojaki o ołtarzach, obrazach i organach dyszkurs
- Kwestyja o zmartwychwstaniu
- Kwestyjej o Pannie Maryjej
- Dyszkurs o dobrych uczynkach
Sources
- http://olesnica.nienaltowski.net/GdacjuszAdam.htm — about Adam Gdacjusz (in Polish)