Abstract

The main subject of the article was analysis of the sources devoted to the activity of Evangelical Society of Popular Education, the organization established by pastor Franciszek Michejda ( 1848-1921). The pastor was an outstanding religious and national activist in Cieszyn Silesia. The aim of the organization was the increase of the religious and national awareness among the Lutheran society. The pulished materials concerning the history of the Society activities were presented in four acpects: The history of the organization (establishment, the forms of activity) The subject matter of the Society Publishing activities Periodics and press publications The subject of the Society that was discussed in scientific publications was presented in a few contexts: personal (e.g the influence of the activists on the organization); national ( the importance of the society in shaping national awareness and patriotic feelings); social ( integrating various national groups); publishing ( written language as a tool of shaping the national and religious awareness); literary-scientific ( developing reading preferences and tastes in literature); finally cultural ( spreading culture in the region). Conducted query confirmed the necessity of carrying out detailed research of the subject including archival sources.