Aspecte inedite din biografia Părintelui Mărturisitor Dimitrie Bejan din anii 1930-1949
Unpublished Aspects from the Biography of Father Confessor Dimitrie Bejan from the Years 1930-1949.

Author(s): Nicolae-Cătălin Luchian
Subject(s): History, Special Historiographies:, Theology and Religion, History of Communism, History of Religion
Published by: Editura Doxologia
Keywords: Dimitrie Bejan; Basarabia; legionary; communism;
Summary/Abstract: The article presents biographical data of the confessor - Father Dimitrie Bejan, focusing particularly on his activity as a deacon and priest in Basarabia, in Bălți and Fălești, and respectively at the "Sf. Gheorghe" church in Târgu Neamț, during the years 1940-1941, at the time of the annexation of Basarabia. This biographical period, between 1937-1943, which was made little known by Father Bejan and with minimal references in his autobiographical books, was reconstituted by studying church archives as well as those of the Securitate. The article clarifies the origin of the accusations of legionary sympathies against Father D. Bejan, which were proven unfounded, while also highlighting his prolific cultural and missionary activity as a cleric until his departure for the front in August 1943. Additionally, new testimonies are brought from the Father Bejan's correspondence as a prisoner of war in the Oranki camp, which presents him as steadfast in faith, dignified in behaviour, and loving towards his suffering brethren.

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