odnowy

Odnowy is the genitive singular form of odnowa, a Polish noun meaning renewal or revival. It is used in various expressions to denote a process, period, or project of renewal in a given domain, such as odnowy moralnej, odnowy kulturowej, or odnowy społecznej.

In religious contexts, the most well-known use is Odnowa w Duchu Świętym (Renewal in the Holy Spirit), a contemporary Christian movement that emphasizes personal conversion, baptism in the Holy Spirit, and charismatic gifts such as speaking in tongues, prophecy, and healing. The movement began in the late 1960s and spread internationally, including Poland, where it has established networks within parishes and diocesan structures. It is ecumenical in character, operating across Catholic and Protestant communities, and tends to emphasize lay participation, prayer, worship, and small-group fellowship.

Outside of religion, odnowy functions as a general term for renewal or reform across various domains, including culture, politics, science, and urban life. It is used to describe efforts aimed at reviving, modernizing, or restoring vitality to institutions, practices, or communities. As a neutral, broadly applicable concept, odnowy can refer to organized programs as well as broader social or cultural movements of renewal.