85 Apostolate or Contemplation: 1677-1723 to undermine his authority; the subordinate should deliver his observations on his knees.”89 The committee appointed Fr. James of St. Thomas as the lifelong superior of the Cenacle, clearly emphasizing that Fr. Papczyński was Fr. James’s superior. Other articles of this decree called for fraternal love, zeal, and courtesy in mutual relations. It is known that one of the Marians who was causing trouble left the Order after being admonished by name. The last point urges the Marian Fathers, “upon learning about someone being condemned to death, to visit him to give comfort and strengthen him, and to accompany him in [the] final struggle (as he goes to execution), being well prepared.”90 This was Bishop Wierzbowski’s wish, who had already entrusted this task to the Marian Fathers in the erection document in 1679. The decrees issued by the episcopal committee did not fully calm the situation. There were still some misunderstandings91 and controversies among the Marian Fathers, and disputes and property conflicts between the townspeople of Góra and the religious continued. The documents do not specify the exact nature of these conflicts. Worried about the situation, the Bishop once again defended the Marian Fathers. On November 19, 1685, he issued a document protecting the Marians and confirming their rights without any restrictions to the granted lands and properties, excluding claims by various usurpers. He also clearly defined the boundaries of the Marian estate at the Cenacle. He reaffirmed the establishment of the congregation in 1679. He also reminded the Marian Fathers that Fr. Papczyński was their lifelong superior, “totius Congregationis dictae et Coenaculum Domini, et non alium quempiam ad Vita eius tempora existere.”92 Second Canonical Erection of the Marians: February 21, 1687 In the winter of 1687, Bishop Wierzbowski fell seriously ill and realized that the end of his life was approaching. Therefore, he decided to address 89 Ibid. 90 Ibid, n. 15. 91 Navikevicius, pp. 178-179. 92 Positio, Papczyński, pp. 419-420. Deklaration protecting the Marians.
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