Mateusz Rafał Potoczny

Mateusz Rafał Potoczny serves as Professor at the Institute of Theological Sciences within the Faculty of Theology at the University of Opole, where he also holds the position of Rector. His academic profile demonstrates deep specialization in Syriac liturgical traditions with particular focus on Eastern Christian churches and Indian Christian communities. Fluent in Polish and English, he maintains active scholarly communication through his institutional email address.

His research centers on West and East Syriac Liturgical Traditions, Oriental Liturgies, and the history of Indian Christianity. Through meticulous analysis of sacramental theology, liturgical history, and ecclesial identity, Potoczny bridges historical scholarship with contemporary pastoral concerns. His work examines how ancient Syriac traditions inform modern worship practices and ecclesial formation.

Analysis of his 64 publications reveals consistent scholarly output focused on liturgical theology, with significant attention to Syriac Christian traditions (West Syriac and East Syriac), sacramental practice in Eastern churches, and the unique identity of St. Thomas Christians in India. His recent works increasingly address Vatican II's liturgical reforms and their reception in Eastern Catholic contexts.

His academic leadership is evident through editorial work on the journal "Liturgia Sacra" and organization of major scholarly events including the 50th Anniversary Conference on Sacrosanctum Concilium. Potoczny actively participates in international scholarly networks, evidenced by his attendance at the 8th World Syrology Conference in Kottayam and Syro-Arabic Symposiums.

As Rector of the University of Opole, he oversees institutional academic strategy while maintaining his research profile. His scholarly impact is registered through an ORCID profile (0000-0001-5746-4218) and bibliometric indicators including a Scopus h-index of 1. Potoczny's work demonstrates sustained contribution to theological scholarship with particular significance for Eastern Christian liturgical studies.