Religious life and church culture in the Metropolitan Church of Moldavia
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Religious life and church culture in the Metropolitan Church of Moldavia in the mid-17th century
Religious life and church culture in the Metropolitan Church of Moldavia in the mid-17th century

Author(s): Ionel Chira
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History, History of Church(es), Modern Age, Theology and Religion, 17th Century
Published by: EDITURA UNIVERSITĂȚII DIN ORADEA
Keywords: orthodoxy; religion; culture; politics; prints; oriental orthodox; schools;

Summary/Abstract: The 17th century entered history with actions, initiatives and a number of literary works of great religious, cultural and political significance.Prince Vasile Lupu was among the first preachers of national unity, progressively creating the awareness of the unity of the nation, of the Orthodox faith and of spiritual creation. He fought to lay the foundations of the Romanian literary language, thus contributing to the enrichment of the national heritage. Through his activity, he broadened the field of activity of the written word and increased the scope of the printed book in view of the cultural unity of the three Romanian Provinces.

  • Issue Year: 2026
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 89-112
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: English
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