Застрахователни практики, свързани с православното културно наследство в обхвата на Русенската епархия – въпроси и отговори
Insurance Practices Related to the Orthodox Cultural Heritage Within the Diocese of Ruse – Questions and Answers

Summary/Abstract: This report focuses on some issues related to the implementation of insurance actions regarding objects of the Orthodox cultural heritage – temples, icons, holy relics, church utensils. They are considered not only as a cultural value, but also as elements of daily worship, used by clergy and accessible to all lay people. Attention is focused on the search for examples related to the mentioned preserved Orthodox cultural heritage, which is within the perimeter of the Ruse Diocese (Chervenska) and the fact that in certain cases it is also subject to insurance. The report is based on an oral survey conducted among insurance officials and organizations on the one hand and holders of Orthodox cultural heritage – temples, monasteries, secular institutions, and individuals. The world experience is reviewed. The point of intersection between the requirements listed in the normative documents, with an emphasis on the Law on Cultural Heritage and the Insurance Code, and those of church practice was sought. Attention also stops in cases where various public events are organized and held, including and exhibitions including cultural values related to Orthodoxy. In addition to historical, they have an invaluable spiritual value, since according to tradition and canon they are a source of spiritual-divine help and protection.

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