Odnowieni

Odnowieni is a Polish term used to describe adherents of religious renewal movements in Poland, particularly within Catholic charismatic circles and Protestant charismatic groups. The word derives from odnowienie, renewal, and in church usage serves as a common label for people affiliated with movements seeking spiritual revival and revitalization of faith.

In Catholic contexts, the renewal is usually referred to as Odnowa w Duchu Świętym (Renewal in the Holy Spirit). It emerged in the second half of the 20th century and spread to Poland through international Catholic charismatic networks. Adherents emphasize personal conversion, baptism in the Holy Spirit, and the use of charismatic gifts such as prayer for healing, prophecy, and sometimes speaking in tongues, within a liturgical setting. Prayer groups, Life in the Spirit seminars, and lay leadership are typical features.

In Protestant and evangelical contexts, similar renewal currents developed, often linked to Pentecostal and charismatic renewal within churches outside the Roman Catholic tradition. Here too, odnowieni denote participants who emphasize experiential faith, spontaneous worship, and the exercise of spiritual gifts beyond traditional forms of worship. The movement contributed to the growth of charismatic churches and fostered ecumenical exchanges between communities.

The term does not denote a single denomination or organization; rather, it functions as an umbrella label for diverse groups sharing a focus on spiritual renewal and the activity of the Holy Spirit. Reception among churches varies from positive engagement to cautious oversight, depending on doctrinal alignments and local leadership.