Kraśnik – klasztor, miasto i parafia w kronikach Stefana Ranatowicza oraz Benedykta Samotulskiego
ENThe article analyses chronicles documenting life in the town, monastery and parish of Kraśnik, authored by two monks of the Canons Regular of the Lateran. Both chronicles date back to the 17th century, and they were penned by Stefan Ranatowicz and Benedykt Adam Samotulski. Ranatowicz focused on the history of the provostship in Cracow, whereas Samotulski detailed the accomplishments of the provostship in Vilnius, but both authors also contributed brief but valuable information about Kraśnik. Their accounts paint a captivating picture of monastic life in the town. The chroniclers listed the names of many Canons Regular, the dates of their birth and death, their origin and office in the monastery. The authors described the beginnings of the provostship in Kraśnik and the main events in the city. One of the most dramatic accounts relates to the 1648 invasion by Cossack troops who killed most of the residents, plundered their households and desecrated the local church. The chronicles also described a large fire that damaged much of the city and took many lives. The evaluated works constitute excellent source materials for a monograph detailing the history of Kraśnik and provostships of the Canons Regular of the Lateran.
