Secularization of Monastic Estates (1863). Some Legal – Historical Aspects
Secularization of Monastic Estates (1863). Some Legal – Historical Aspects
Author(s): Traian NojeaSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History of Church(es), Theology and Religion
Published by: Editura Universității Aurel Vlaicu
Keywords: Romanian Church;dedicated monasteries; secularization; law; monastic estates;
Summary/Abstract: According to many 19th century reports, a great number of monasteries from the Romanian Principates were dedicated to foreign monastic settlements and got to own great fortunes and lands. They were not used for the Romanian Church need sand the monastic life was increasingly degraded. After numerous tryings during the first half of the century, in 1863 Cuza’s government promulgated a number of laws concerning the secularization of monastic estates (dedicated or independent), the clergy’s payment from the State budget and the maximum amount of money for the Church needs. The state’s interference in the life of the Church led to significant negative aspects. The interwar governments tried to repair the unjust law with little success, and also the post-revolution authorities returned some of the properties confiscated by the communist regime.
Journal: Teologia
- Issue Year: 66/2016
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 155-175
- Page Count: 21
- Language: English