Sofronie Miclescu între datorie și exil: suferința unui ierarh incomod
Sofronie Miclescu: Between Duty and Exile – The Ordeal of a Troublesome Hierarch

Author(s): Mihai-Cătălin Pelin
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History of Church(es), Theology and Religion, History of Religion
Published by: Editura Doxologia
Keywords: Metropolitan Sofronie Miclescu; Exile; Suffering; the Struggle for National Unity; Secularization of Monastic Property;
Summary/Abstract: This article seek to shed light on the suffering endured by Metropolitan Sofronie Miclescu of Moldavia (1851-1860) in the context of two significant historical events. In chronological order, the first represents the struggle for the unification the Romanian Principalities, a cause in which the metropolitan was deeply involved and emerged as a key figure. The second is marked by the initial reforms introduced by Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza concerning the independent monasteries, most notably the secularization of monastic property. In the context of national unification, Metropolitan Sofronie`s suffering stemmed from his firm and public commitment to the unionist cause. However, during the secularization process, his conflict with the ruling authority intensified following what he perceived as injustices directed toward the Church as an institution. As a prominent figure of the 19th century, Metropolitan Sofronie Miclescu remained steadfast in his loyalty to both the Church and the State, though his actions were not always evaluated with fairness or objectivity by his contemporaries.

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