A lot of myths and lies arose around Roman Dmowski's religion. It is only recognised that his conversion took place at Christmas 1937 or at most in 1927, erstwhile he wrote the celebrated brochure “Church, Nation, State” but there are any accounts that contradict this and in this article I would like to present the appearance of celebrating the Passover Triduum and the Resurrection of the Lord in the life of the large OWP on the basis of the memories of Andrzej Niklewicz.
Roman Dmowski was not a very practicing Catholic at the beginning of the Chludowski period, but he went to church for all the solemn holidays. For Easter he dirty in a procession with a candle in his hand he sang with the people. He felt it was a duty, and he taught all his children these traditions. Easter in Chludów became a very fast tradition and looked the same all year.
On Thursday there was a large catch of fish in the pond located in the property area of Chludów. Fish were intended mainly for the large Friday but besides for the remainder of the holiday. Of course, Polo himself was besides his own with this ritual Mr. Roman, from a tiny time ago, with his father, who leased the lakes Gocławskie and Skaryszewskie, knew precisely what to do to catch as many fish as possible. That is why women were not welcome erstwhile fishing, due to the fact that fish did not like it erstwhile it was loud, and women are known to talk very much and loudly. Mr. Roman led the fishing and usually drove the boat himself. 2 assistants were moving the network. In the opinion of Maria Niklewicz's boy there was hard work. In these fisheries Andrzej was accompanied, who always received quite a few advice from Dmowski in terms of fishing matters. In the afternoon of the large Thursday, Mr. Roman always watched over the sharing of fish and designated which would go into the kitchen on Good Friday, and which would “sad” for dinner on the second holiday. Fish were besides given to workers working on the half, so that, as he said, “they would have something to cut on Good Friday”, and the smallest ropes and caravans had them released into the water to feed on.
On Thursday afternoon, all flowers and pot plants would hurt the greenhouses loaded onto a platform that Susan's donkey slow dragged in front of the church. There the priest and the gardener took care of the vegetation and arranged the tomb of the Lord. Then on Friday, everyone went to pray at the place where Christ's body was laid, where the Insurgents and the Warriors, the Catholic Union of Men's Youth, the Camp of large Poland in sand uniforms and workers from the park held guard.
On the large Saturday, all products for ordination were prepared in the dining room, where 2 tables were prepared. There were besides 2 open bottles of white and red wine. Fr Teodor Zimoch, who always planned so that in the village Mr Roman's palace should be celebrated on the remnant. After God’s service, the altar boy, who, on the occasion, received a string of sausages and another delicacies, referred to the commission and a 100 to the rectory, and the rehearsal began. As you know, on the large Saturday from the south it is already possible to eat meat, and before Easter Sunday it is essential to effort whether there is simply a tart or sausage well smoked, mazurkas are successful, ham not besides greasy, etc.
On Sunday of the Resurrection the temper was very solemn. He awakened all the strong, resounding voice of Mr. Roman, singing, "We are glad today." You had to get up rapidly and get ready for breakfast, for which everyone had to come together. After breakfast, with Mr. Roman at the head, the householders dressed most solemnly went to church. This was not far away, for only a fewer 100 metres, but along the way they met many of the peasant neighbors, who bowed down to Mr. Roman with seriousness and respect. He greeted them as always simple, honest, friendly. He talked to one, he stopped for a while. He knew them all, and they knew him well. In the church, they sat in front of the ballasts (the balustrade separating the nave from the chancel), surrounded by children who stood before the elders. The procession began. She always drew the attention of young Niklewicz, as Dmowski was moved by the very old Polish melody of the song: “Christ is risen.” He always sang it very loudly, following a candle in his hand, after the cemetery, around the church. After the Holy Mass, which lasted with the sermon most likely for 2 hours, they returned home. Guests from Poznań, the Meissners with children, sometimes another of the friends of the political nestor of the national camp, utilized to arrive. The sacred egg was shared. Mr. Roman, beginning with Mary, shared with all those gathered in the table, and after that with the service in the cupboard, to each 1 saying something personal, frequently cheerful, but not trivial. Humor never left Mr. Roman, but on Easter Day he was always, with all his weather, simplicity and directness, more serious, dignified than usual. In a nice, cheerful mood, the first vacation passed. Father Zimoch came again for tea, individual from Poznań, or from another parts of Wielkopolska came. Before evening there was a walk, Mr. Roman, cheerful, cheerful, guided the park, the orchards and gardens, showed changes, explained projects for the future.
It can be seen that the Christmas of the Lord was crucial for Roman Dmowski, due to the fact that rich celebrations were created around them, and there was besides a feeling during the Holy Mass. It was he who joyfully proclaimed the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Sunday morning, and his flowers adorned the Tomb of the Lord.
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