The Bulgarian Orthodox Church and the Independence of Bulgaria 1908–1909 Cover Image

Българската православна църква и Независимостта на България 1908–1909 г.
The Bulgarian Orthodox Church and the Independence of Bulgaria 1908–1909

Author(s): Petko St. Petkov
Subject(s): History, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Cultural history, History of ideas, Recent History (1900 till today), Theology and Religion, Pre-WW I & WW I (1900 -1919), Canon Law / Church Law, History of Religion
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: Bulgarian Orthodox Church; Kingdom of Bulgaria; Bulgarian Exarchate

Summary/Abstract: The article examines the attitude of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church towards the proclamation of the state independence of Bulgaria in 1908 and 1909. The text also analyses the public discussion in the press, aroused by the issue concerning the fate of the exarchate in the Ottoman Empire under the changed political circumstances.

  • Issue Year: XX/2012
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 70-76
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Bulgarian