The Responses of Religious Communities to Migration and the Transformation of a Quasi-Monopolistic Religious Market

This article investigates links between religion and migration processes through a study of religious communities’ approaches towards migrants. Drawing from the economy perspective, paper explores under-researched topic role in dynamics field context Central Eastern Europe. The qualitative research performed 2020 Krakow – one key destinations for migrants Poland confirms claims that monopolists quasi-monopolists are usually more reluctant to adapt social changes. On other hand, less-privileged but entrepreneurial communities aware migrants’ situation, respond their needs following ways: 1) providing cosmopolitan “temporary homes”; 2) bridging cultures; 3) setting up ethno-cultural service hubs. We argue these kinds engagements have significant implications inside market.