Bohemian and Moravian Participation during the Christianisation of Poland

The thesis focused on the particular phases of christianization of Poland which occured with Czech or Moravian participation, i.e. influences of mission of Cyril and Methodius in Poland, marriage of Polish princ Mieszko with Czech prince-daughter Dobroslava and his subsequent baptism and foundation of archiepiscopate in Gniezno above the tomb of St. Adalbert. Taking into account the historical and territorial developement of the considered area the thesis is divided into three parts. The first chapter is dedicated to christianization of the southern Poland. The mission of Cyril and Methodius should be heading into this area in the end of 9th century. After carefull examining of written sources and results of current research one can say, that it is not possible to confirm any Great-Moravian influences on the christianization of southern Poland. Similar results were reached also in the case of Czech participation in the process accepting of Christian faith in the second half of the 10th century. In this time should be the contemporary Silesia and Lesser Poland part of Prague and Moravian diocese. In the next part is characterised the influence of Czech princess Dobroslava on the decision of Polish prince Mieszko I to accept baptism. With this event started the process of creating of church..