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Reforma rehoľných inštitúcií v kontexte cirkevných reforiem Márie Terézie
The reform of monastic institutions in the context of the ecclesiastical reforms of Maria Theresa

Author(s): Ingrid Kušniráková
Subject(s): History
Published by: Historický ústav SAV
Keywords: Maria Theresa; Joseph II; The Enlightenment; Ecclesiastical reforms; Reform of the monasteries

Summary/Abstract: The study is concerned with the reform of monastic institutions in the reign of Maria Theresa. The first part traces the process of formation of the ecclesiastical policy of the Vienna court, its leading figures and the currents of thought that inspired it. The second part is directed towards the specific measures by the state, which changed the position of the monastic communities in society.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 04
  • Page Range: 621-644
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: Slovak