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Българската православна църква и Вторият ватикански събор (1962–1965 г.)
The Bulgarian Orthodox Church and the Second Vatican Council (1962–1965)

Author(s): Rumen Vatashki
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History, Cultural history, History of Church(es), Diplomatic history, Political history, Social history, Recent History (1900 till today), Special Historiographies:, Theology and Religion, Post-War period (1950 - 1989), Cold-War History, Eastern Orthodoxy
Published by: Институт за исторически изследвания - Българска академия на науките
Keywords: Bulgarian Orthodox Church; Second Vatican Council; Roncali (Pope John XXIII); Patriarch Cyril; Patriarch Athenagor; Ecumenical Patriarchate;

Summary/Abstract: Through the prism of Bulgarian church history and its links with the Roman Catholic world, the author outlines the wide range of issues that were addressed at the Second Vatican Council (XXI Ecumenical Council of the Roman Catholic Church), which largely shaped the development of theological thought in the second half of 20th century. The article also focuses on the Vatican’s active diplomacy during the period under review and on the internal discussions between the local Orthodox churches, which led to a more open dialogue and increased interest in the work of the Council.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 1-2
  • Page Range: 51-59
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Bulgarian