CONSERVATION AND REVITALIZATION OF SACRED ARCHITECTURE IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE 20th CENTURY

The article presents the issue of architecture of the second half of the 20th century in Poland, with particular emphasis on the sacred architecture of that period. These resources, associated in the collective consciousness with the gloomy period of communism in Poland, are not treated as valuable monuments of their era but are often subject to demolition, devastation and radical transformations. The sacred architecture of this period, created despite very unfavorable conditions, is treated in a slightly different way, being a testimony to the rebellion and determination of a significant part of society. Despite this, churches from the Polish People's Republic (PPR) period, not being treated as historic monuments, are often not preserved and renovated with respect for their original assumptions. Due to the increasing secularization of society, some buildings are currently too large in relation to current needs, which is why the problem of adapting some of these buildings for other purposes begins to arise. These adaptations should be carried out with respect for the basic function of the temple and the original architectural assumptions. The work presents examples of churches from