Baptism of Poland to zwyczajowa nazwa na początek chrystianizacji w Polsce. In fact, he was baptized at that timey ruler of Poland, Prince Mieszko I., and his wife Dobrawa. It happened in a year 966. The date is also officially accepted as the beginning of the existence of the Polish state.
Reasons for the Baptism of Poland
The most important reasons for being baptized by Mieszko were not only religious, but also social and political. The adoption of baptism from the Czech Republic made, that the Germans could not carry out Christianization activities in Poland. Zwykle wiązało się to z brutalnym podbojem ziem, where the word of God and the new religion were to be proclaimed. Christian states also enjoyed greater prestige on the international stage, than the pagan countries. Poland has also entered into a direct alliance with the Czech Republic. Poland could also pursue a policy of expanding its lands a little more freely, just under the pretext of Christianization. It was not only Poland's position on the international stage that was strengthening, but also Mieszko I strengthened his power inside the country. The speaking doctrine was in force at that time, that the prince's power, whether the king comes directly from God. This increased the authority and strength of the ruler.