The Network of Monasteries in Lithuania: Historical Development Cover Image

Vienuolynų tinklas Lietuvoje: istorinė raida
The Network of Monasteries in Lithuania: Historical Development

Author(s): Darius Liutikas
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History of Church(es), Theology and Religion, Eastern Orthodoxy, History of Religion
Published by: Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
Keywords: Monasteries in Lithuania; The number of monasteries; The network of monasteries; Monasteries of the Old Believers and Orthodox;

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the main trends of the development of the monastery network in Lithuania and their architectural features. The article discusses the change of the number of Catholic, Orthodox and Old Believers monasteries at different ages in the current Lithuanian territory. The main historical reasons for the change of the number of monasteries are distinguished.

  • Issue Year: 98/2019
  • Issue No: 70
  • Page Range: 45-66
  • Page Count: 22
  • Language: Lithuanian