The Document of the Union of Užhorod from 24 April 1646. Cover Image

Dokument Užhorodskej únie z 24. apríla 1646
The Document of the Union of Užhorod from 24 April 1646.

Author(s): Juraj Gradoš
Subject(s): History of Church(es), Political history, 17th Century
Published by: Historický ústav SAV
Keywords: Greek Catholics; Mukachevo; Eger; Union of Uzhhorod;

Summary/Abstract: The union signed by 63 priests in 1646 at the Uzhgorod castle became the basis for later full unification of Eparchy of Mukachevo with the Catholic Church. The Charter of April 24th, 1646 says the details of this unification. This document attests the development on the issue of unification with the Catholic Church, which took place in the clergy of Eparchy of Mukachevo in the mid-17th century.

  • Issue Year: 64/2016
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 511-518
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Slovak