Kult św. Andrzeja Boboli, Kapłana i Męczennika w twórczości pieśniowej ks. Zbigniewa Piaseckiego (1916–2011)

Priest Zbigniew Piasecki (1916-2011) is one of the most distinguished authors of religious songs in Poland after the Second Vatican Council. His rich composer oeuvre includes songs devoted to Saint Andrew Bobola, the patron of Poland. These works exist in manuscripts form only. They have never been published. Not only is the Composer himself mentioned in this article, but also the profile of Saint Andrew’s and his cult. The presentation of songs in honour of St. Andrew Bobola constitutes the essential part of the study. In the first part the melody aspect was analysed where the kinds of melodies and intervallic scale are covered. Then the rhythmicity is discussed and sources for melody are pointed out. Finally the lyrics of particular works are analysed. The repertoire of songs in honour of Saint Andrew Bobola presented in this work proves the cult of Saint Martyr still exists in Poland. Priest Piasecki’s work significantly enriched a number of songs devoted to the Saint patron of Poland. What is more, these songs can be used during the celebration of Eucharistic Liturgy on the Day of St. Andrew Bobola as well as during other services in honour of the Saint Patron of Poland. The author hopes that this work will contribute to their popularization in Polish church repertoire.