Father Władysław Szuniewicz, MD and his time. Mission to China 1931-1949

Dr. Władysław Szuniewicz (1892-1963) was a Polish priest affiliated with the Congregation of the Mission of Vincent de Paul, who made significant contributions as both a pediatrician and ophthalmologist. Notably, he was a pioneer in the surgical treatment of corneal astigmatism in China. Andrzej Giza is a historian and art historian who also works as a journalist and academic lecturer, devoting his research to exploring the legacy of Polish émigrés. Lucyna Rotter, known for her expertise in both tangible and intangible heritage, focuses on European cultural symbolism. Her research extends into the auxiliary sciences of history and costumology, and she promotes the study of the language of symbols and signs across cultures, history, and art.