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Bishop Ipolt: 60 years after the German-Polish letter of reconciliation
Bishop Ipolt from Görlitz emphasizes the importance of the German-Polish correspondence from 1965 for reconciliation.
Bishop Ipolt: 60 years after the German-Polish letter of reconciliation
At a time when talks between Germany and Poland are becoming increasingly important, Bishop Wolfgang Ipolt from Görlitz emphasizes the relevance of the historic exchange of letters from 1965. This first step in communication between the German and Polish bishops is seen as a cornerstone of reconciliation between the two countries. Ipolt emphasizes that the exchange of letters was not only official correspondence, but also built a bridge that allowed both sides to address their past and look forward together. Catholic.de reports that in their letter the Polish bishops formulated the words: “We grant forgiveness and ask for forgiveness,” while the German response contained an admission of “terrible things” to the Polish people.
The 60th anniversary of this remarkable exchange will be celebrated on November 18th with a festive event by the German and Polish Bishops' Conference in Wroclaw. An exhibition and a joint statement are planned to underline the lasting importance of reconciliation. In addition, the Polish bishops have ambitions to have this correspondence recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, which further highlights its cultural significance.
Church challenges and solidarity
Ipolt also talks about current developments in Poland and recognizes that faith is also being questioned there. Increasing secularization is a topic that concerns both Germans and Poles. Despite the challenges, Ipolt does not sense any political tensions in the church discussions; On the contrary, he describes the relationship with his Polish colleagues as “relaxed and brotherly”. Border controls are viewed calmly, which shows that coexistence across national borders is growing.
While the church is changing, the shared history remains an anchor point for cooperation between Germany and Poland. The church representatives have undoubtedly demonstrated a good hand in reconciliation work.
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