MARIANS IN 1670-1788 76 to execution and to support them at their last moments not only with fervent prayer but also with saintly admonition.” By the above document, Bishop Wierzbowski erected a house in the Cenacle, confirmed the approval of the monastery in the Korabiew Forest, and merged both foundations into one congregation. He expressed his hope to see the community “growing and expanding for the greater glory of God and the most reliable help for the faithful departed.”60 As part of his kindness, the bishop approved “already established houses as well those that will be established [sic], along with all their rights and privileges.” The document doesn’t mention the apostolic activities of the Marians. The bishop’s favor towards the Marians filled Fr. Stanislaus with hope and provided a strong foundation for the development of the Marians. However, it appears that differences in monastic discipline and observance between the house in the Forest and the newly erected one in Góra would become the cause of future disputes and misunderstandings. Privileges Granted to the Marians by King John Sobieski: June 2, 1679 Another success of the young congregation was the privileges received from King John III Sobieski. In Marian tradition, there is a strong belief in Fr. Papczyński’s acquaintance with the king and the close bonds that connected them. According to this tradition, Papczyński was the confessor and even an advisor to the king on some issues.61 Fr. Louis Zapałkiewicz, testifying during the beatification process, declared that Fr. Papczyński “was so well versed in theology that King John III Sobieski did not hesitate to have him for his theologian […], the king was most kind and friendly with the Servant of God, whom he believed to be very saintly.”62 Other Marians corroborated this opinion. It is difficult to say 60 All the quotes were taken from the erection document. 61 APS 10, f. 130. Testimony of Fr. Benedict Hoenig; testimony of Fr. Dionysus Kisieliński, who stated that he personally saw and read in the archive in the Forest the documents issued by King John III, containing various privileges for the Marian Order. Cf. Positio, Papczyński, pp. 809-810. Testimonies of witnesses about the relationships with the king; also see: T. Rogalewski, Stanisław Papczyński, pp. 243-247; S. Sydry, O. Stanisław, pp. 165-177. 62 APS 10, f. 120r. Father Benedict Hoenig testified: “De hoc non solum legi, sed etiam audivi a Patribus nostris, quo Rex Joannes Tertius Sobieski Servum Dei pro suo Theologo
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