Maria Piechocka-Kłos

Maria Piechocka-Kłos is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Philosophy and Canon Law, Faculty of Theology, University of Warmia and Mazury. Her academic career focuses on theology, history, and anthropology, particularly in the context of Early Christianity and Late Antiquity.

• Current affiliation: Faculty of Theology, University of Warmia and Mazury
• Academic rank: Adjunct Professor

Her research explores intersections between religious practices, cultural transformations, and historical narratives in the Roman Empire (4th–6th centuries). Key areas include pagan-Christian conflict, liturgical calendar development, hagiographic texts, and legal frameworks affecting religious minorities.

With 53 publications and a total ministerial score of 1,254, her work emphasizes patristic studies, classical reception in medieval theology, and symbolic interpretations of historical sources. Articles analyze early Christian synodal documents, Roman legislation, and classical texts like Aulus Gellius' Attic Nights.

• Notable research themes: Temple destruction in Late Antiquity, saint veneration in heraldry, and anti-Jewish legislation
• Methodological focus: Textual analysis, historical context, and interdisciplinary synthesis