Research on the fate of the Catholic clergy exiled to the Siberian village of Tunka after the January Uprising of 1863 was presented. Tunka, located near Lake Baikal, gained historical significance as a symbol of the suffering of the Catholic clergy during the repression. From 1866 to the mid-1870s, 156 diocesan and religious priests gathered in Tunka, including two Uniates who were dispersed throughout eastern Siberia as punishment. The authorities sought to isolate the clergy, fearing their religious and national influence on the remaining Polish exiles. This study allows you to discover a previously unknown document, found in the AGAD archive in Warsaw, shedding light on the lives of 117 priests staying in Tunka in January 1869. The document presents autographs of priests, mainly in Russian, a few in Polish. A recently discovered fragment corrects and clarifies some of the names, providing a valuable source of historical accuracy. The study also provides insight into the circumstances of the document's creation, pointing to the constant surveillance and control imposed on the exiled clergy. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the experiences of Catholic clergy during the period of repression, highlighting the resilience and determination of these priests in the face of adversity.
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