The High Reputation of Priest Niculae M. Popescu, Member of the Romanian Academy, in the Romanian Cultural Life Cover Image

The High Reputation of Priest Niculae M. Popescu, Member of the Romanian Academy, in the Romanian Cultural Life
The High Reputation of Priest Niculae M. Popescu, Member of the Romanian Academy, in the Romanian Cultural Life

Author(s): Iancu Dorin-Demonstene
Subject(s): Theology and Religion
Published by: Editura Academiei Române

Summary/Abstract: Niculae M. Popescu was an important Romania theologian and Church historian. He studied history in Vienna and he was remarked by professor Nicolae Iorga, the most important Romanian historian. The young deacon Popescu taught at Iorga’s Summer University in Valenii de Munte. In 1925, he became member of the Romanian Academy, with the support on Nicolae Iorga. Later, Father Popescu taught Prince Michael religion and he was appreciated by the King Carol II. After the communists came into power, Father Popescu was expelled from The Romanian Academy. In 1990, after the fall of the communist regime, he wasr ehabilitated by the Romanian Academy.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: XVI
  • Page Range: 301-308
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English