Apostoł ubogich. Zarys historyczno-społeczny działalności św. Brata Alberta na tle epoki

Abstract

The above historical and social outline depicted the character of Adam Chmielowski, St. Brother Albert, in the context of his epoch. The difficulties experienced during the partition period had impacted on Adam Chmielowski’s character the attitude of patriotism, while his relations with the Polish emigrant moulded his love for painting. Nonetheless, an essential feature of the life and activity of Adam Chmielowski, St. Brother Albert, was his ministry amongst the poor. St. Brother Albert has, through his works of charity, inscribed his name in his era, which he overwhelmed to such an extent that St. John Paul II referred to him as “A brother of our God”.