Ks. Michał Marcin Mioduszewski (1787-1868) – prekursor naukowego gromadzenia pieśni religijnych

Abstract

Michał Marcin Mioduszewski was a priest of the Catholic Church. He was the first Polish collector of the religious folklore. Mioduszewski was also a precursor to collecting and publishing church songs in the XIXth century. He is the author of The Church Song-book (1838), one of the most popular song-books in Poland in the XIXth century. Mioduszewski also published the song-book titled Pastorals and Carols (1843). His activity has not only an utilitarian character but also a great historical value. Mioduszewski’s publications have revived the liturgical songs in Poland and have protected many old Polish religious songs from disappearance.