Lelkipásztori sors a 19. században IV. Basa Mihály lelkipásztor levelezése
The Destiny of a Reformed Minister in the 19th Century. IV. The Correspondence of Pastor Mihály Basa

Summary/Abstract: The surviving pieces of Pastor Mihály Basa’s correspondence are mostly of an administrative nature. They concern the organization of congregational services, as well as the appointment and activities of those performing such duties. Standing somewhat apart from these few letters is a greeting addressed to Alexander von Bach, the Imperial Minister of the Interior. In terms of its theme, even this more personal letter relates to the question of service. Basa Mihály’s correspondence likewise bears witness to the fact that the essence of his pastoral work was service: all his efforts were directed toward strengthening, building, and increasing his congregation. The correspondence reveals a dimension of service that was less visible to the members of the congregation, yet had a significant impact on the life and development of the community.

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