THE PATHS OF POLISH PILGRIMS
The article is a brief outline of the history and current state of religious pilgrimage in Poland. The Catholic Church has always played an exceptional role in Poland; one of the most striking manifestations of the power of Catholicism was the pilgrimage, which drew wide masses of the population into its ranks. During the period of loss of national independence, the participation of Poles in the pilgrimage became a manifestation of not only their religious, but also patriotic feelings. And at present, pilgrimage is one of the most peculiar features of the country's appearance.