Cyprian Janusz Moryc

Rev. Dr. Cyprian Janusz Moryc OFM is a researcher at the Department of Dialogue of Religions and Alternative Religious Movements at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin's Faculty of Philosophy. He has been affiliated with the university since October 2008, working within the Institute of Cultural Studies. His primary research focuses on Christian iconography, early art history, and Franciscan artistic heritage, with particular emphasis on monastic artistic traditions in Poland.

• Expertise: Iconography workshops, historic monastery reconstruction
• Key Projects: Supervising reconstruction of Ukrainian Franciscan churches, directing icon-writing workshops at St. Luke's Studio
• Current Work: Leading the Franciscan outdoor Calvary project in Szarogród, Podolia

Education:

• 1968: Born in Myślenice
• 1980s: Graduated from State High School of Fine Arts in Zakopane
• 1988: Joined Order of Friars Minor (Bernardine Fathers)
• 1995: Master's in Theology
• 1997-2002: Art History studies at Catholic University of Lublin's Art History Institute
• 2007: PhD in Art History (dissertation: Theatrum sacrum in Bernardine churches)

Research Focus: Exploring Sarmatian religiosity through church interiors, monastic art preservation, and inter-religious dialogue through artistic heritage. Active in collaborative restoration projects with Ukrainian Franciscan monasteries, blending theological insight with practical conservation work.