Пути реформирования церковно-парафиальных школ киевским митрополитом Платоном (Городецким)
The Ways of Reforming Parochial Schools by Kiev Metropolitan Platon (Gorodetsky)

Summary/Abstract: This article studies ways of reforming parochial schools by Kiev Metropolitan Platon (Gorodetsky). Actuality of the theme is caused by the lack of research, where this aspect is studied. Moreover, many scientists are ambivalent about the revival of parochial schools after the appearance of "Rules" in 1884. The author tries to review this educational institution through the prism of Metropolitan Platon Gorodetsky. Despite the fact that Metropolitan was a zealous proponent of the “Rules”, his role in public education of modern Ukraine is undeservedly forgotten. Numerous facts suggest that Metropolitan Platon made a valuable contribution to state and church relations. He solved the problem of structural, administrative, financial, human, and religious nature in regard to parochial schools. The Archbishop cared about the education of society in the spirit of orthodox morality. Platon also raised the level of schooling. Due to his help the parochial schools have become more accessible to the masses. However, Platon regarded such primary education as an efficient method to fight against the religious, political and social problems in society. Such religious and educational activity of Metropolitan raised the amount of Kiev Diocese.

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