The study analyzed the figure of Andrzej Świerad, who is an important figure in the history of Central Europe. His activities in Nitra towards the end of his life are particularly famous. The author does not question the Legend, written by Bishop Maur from around 1064, which suggests that Świerad came from the areas ruled by the Polans to the areas of Early Hungary. This literary and liturgical tradition is well documented. Świerad probably came from Lesser Poland, perhaps from the area of Tropie. The cult of Świerad in Tropie has a long tradition dating back to at least the beginning of the 14th century, but possibly even earlier. The existence of a church dedicated to him could date back to the 12th or even 11th century. The cult of Świerad in Oława also has a long tradition, dating back to the beginning of the 13th century, perhaps initiated by Piotr Włostowic. However, Strzelin should be excluded as a place of worship of Świerad. In general, the medieval cult of the Saint in Poland was limited.
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