Dumitru Cionca (1868-1946), a Greek-Catholic Priest with Love for the Book Cover Image

Dumitru Cionca (1868-1946), un preot greco-catolic cu dragoste de carte
Dumitru Cionca (1868-1946), a Greek-Catholic Priest with Love for the Book

Author(s): Viorel Câmpean, Marta Cordea
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Museology & Heritage Studies, Other, Pastoral Theology, Cultural Essay
Published by: Biblioteca Județeană Mureș
Keywords: Dumitru Cionca; Greek-Catholic; folklorist; 1 December 1918; Astra; bibliophile;

Summary/Abstract: Dumitru Cionca (1868-1916) was an illustrious son of his native village, Bârsău de Jos, where he was a Greek-Catholic priest for more than 30 years. He has been collecting and publishing folklore since the time he was a student at Gherla. Member of „Astra,” he was involved in the struggle of national emancipation, being delegated to the Great National Assembly in Alba-Iulia on 1 December 1918. Our article also highlights his bibliophilic concerns.

  • Issue Year: XV/2016
  • Issue No: 14-15
  • Page Range: 324-342
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Romanian