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The 20th century is known for the unprecedented historical events that have marked the transformation of the political ideologies and of the social systems of many nations, influencing the individuals’ destinies. We have witnessed the expansion of the Marxist and communist ideology and of the dictatorship-based systems, settled in many Central and East European states. Despite all these facts, the centralised leadership of the Iron Curtain did not manage to suppress the desire for freedom of the masses. Therefore, Poland is a good example as the resistance movement had started long before the complete destruction of the communist system. The Solidarność social movement was strongly influenced by the spiritual and ethical message of Pope John Paul II, delivered during his first visit in Poland, at the middle of 1979.

Key words: spiritual message, impact, reaction, ideology, community