INTRODUCTION In 2004, as part of the “Studia Marianorum” series, Jan Kosmowski’s book “Marians in the years 1787-1864” was published. This work presents the earlier history of the Marian Order and serves as a continuation of a comprehensive study of their origins and history. It reveals the 17th-century beginnings of the Marian Order and its 18th-century history, which had not yet received exhaustive treatment. The 350th jubilee of the Marian Fathers, which the Order celebrated in 2020, became an excellent opportunity and inspiring motivation to tackle this subject. I hope this work will contribute to expanding our Marian awareness, gaining a fuller understanding of our heritage, and engaging in creative reflection on Marian history, closely intertwined with Poland’s fate. For the Marian Fathers, the first century of their existence was a challenging but crucial period. During this time, the foundations of Marian legislation were being formed. The first papal approval occurred in 1699, and the Rule of the Ten Virtues of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary was adopted. The two subsequent papal approvals in 1723 and 1786 marked further significant milestones in the struggles for the existence of the Order, its charism, and its directions. The 18th century illustrates the difficulty of giving birth to a mature religious institution with its own profile and charism. From the Order’s establishment in 1670, the struggle for faithfulness to the Founder’s intentions and its independent development path continued for a hundred years. This was also the century when all Marian monasteries and residences were established and organized. In the 19th century, no new foundations were created. During this period, three key figures played essential roles: the Founder, Stanislaus Papczyński, the Renewer, Casimir Wyszyński, and the Reformer, Raymond Nowicki. In this work, we aim to highlight their roles as inspirers of the religious path, the discipline of their confrères, and fidelity to their vocation and Rule. We also intend to introduce other Marians, bring to light the little-known, pious individuals who were
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