Justinian, the patriarch of Romanian Orthodox Church, and politics in Romania, 1945–1950. Cover Image
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Patriarhul Justinian și mediul politic al României, 1945-1950
Justinian, the patriarch of Romanian Orthodox Church, and politics in Romania, 1945–1950.

Ecclesiastical diplomacy and religious geopolitics

Author(s): Constantin Buchet
Subject(s): History, Political history, Recent History (1900 till today), Special Historiographies:, Theology and Religion, WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), History of Communism
Published by: Institutul National pentru Studiul Totalitarismului
Keywords: Romanian Orthodox Church; Patriarch; ecclesiastical diplomacy; Justinian Marina; communist regime;

Summary/Abstract: This study emphasizes the personality of Justinian Marina, the third patriarch of Romanian Orthodox Church, serving between 1948-1977, his relations with well-known democratic politicians, with representatives of political parties, and the dialogue between the Christian Churches during the first years of communist regime, when the atheist forces were stronger and the priests have seen their influence in society diminished.

  • Issue Year: XXVII/2019
  • Issue No: 3-4
  • Page Range: 69-76
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Romanian