Cossack Adventure of Walerian Kalinka, a Prospective Monk of the Ressurectionist Congregation

Before starting a career as Polish priest and scholar, Walerian Kalinka took part in various initiatives aimed at restoring Poland’s independence. One of the most “exotic” his enterprises was participation formation so-called Sultan Cossacks detachments, military units consisting Slavic population. From perspective emigrants, time confrontation between Russia Turkey (and Western powers) ideal for army. an adjutant to General Władysław Zamoyski on behalf led recruitment into army, also transformed already existing detachment violent Michał Czajkowski, known Sadyk-Pasha, unit character regarding discipline ties with emigration circles. Despite weakening Russia’s position, new balance political forces after Crimean War did not contribute revival Poland sovereign state. Many soldiers abroad went through internal crisis. managed demobilization Cossack volunteers sought place them emigration. Once again, war lead freedom. Remaining under influence religiosity general Zamoyski, began pay more attention connection national question Catholicism. Thus, became close Order Resurrection Our Lord, called Resurrectionists. Afterwards, he joined this order humble monk, who, however, never gave up geopolitical illusions and, religious initiatives, tried realize dreams.