misjonarze
Misjonarze, the Polish term for missionaries, are individuals or groups sent to carry out religious, educational, or humanitarian work beyond their home communities. In Christian usage, misjonarze aim to proclaim faith, establish churches, translate scriptures, and support social development; they may also work in medical care, education, or relief as part of faith‑based or secular humanitarian efforts. The term covers ordained clergy, religious brothers and sisters, and lay missionaries who operate under religious orders, mission societies, or nongovernmental organizations.
Historically, Christian missionary activity began in antiquity with early evangelists and later grew through medieval monastic
Activities and training vary by denomination and mission context. Typical duties include preaching, catechesis, language learning,
In Poland, missionary work has a long tradition within the Catholic Church, with many misjonarze serving abroad