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RELIGIOSITY IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

RELIGIOSITY IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

Author(s): Alexandru Gabriel Negoiță / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2019

The present study aims to prove the importance of the formative valence of the religious education, in forming and development of the moral conscience and conduct of the young generation, in the context of major changes, brought by postmodernism. Economists, political scientists, historians, sociologists and theologians analyze from each point of view, the crisis in which the humanity is struggling today. This crisis has many facets; it is caused by historical reasons but also current ones and, in turn, it generates, on medium and long term, the unpredictable effects, but certainly harmful to humans. In the current context, the worst part of this crisis is the religious, spiritual one; it’s the drama of man who is losing his soul identity, because firstly he lost his national, cultural and educational identity. This phenomenon occurs because man today doesn’t receive a good education anymore, to fortify him for the battle with life and to offer him the conditions of a normal spiritual and human growth.

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A FUZZY READING OF SARACEN-CHRISTIAN INTERACTION IN BOEVE DE HAUMTONE, GUI DE WAREWIC AND ROMAN DE HORN

Author(s): Sümeyye Öztürk / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2020

Multiple works have been written on the topic of Saracen-Christian interaction in Medieval romances, while combining and commenting on the similarity between Said’s theory and the hostility between two ethnic groups. For a more expanded analysis and further research on this field, current article will explore friendly occasions, shared experiences, tolerant and accepting attitude while at the same time focusing on the hostile side of the relationship as well. Because both ways will be examined, the approach of this paper is seeking a broad framework within which the descriptions of Saracens/Christians, friendships and familial affiliations will be analyzed. Three Anglo-Norman romances have been selected for this purpose, namely Boeve de Haumtone, Gui de Warewic and Roman de Horn. This paper will particularly focus on Said’s Orientalism and subsequently combine his notion with the romances. However, rather than merely emphasizing the inimical tone, the aim is to communicate the fuzziness that seems to surround the romances by means of both positive and negative portrayals. The paper at hand will discuss examples from medieval texts that point to a Saracen-Christian interaction of a more complicated kind rather than entirely conflictual matters as has often been stated.

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ON THE TRANSLATION PRINCIPLES INVOLVED IN RENDERING ABSTRACT CONCEPTS IN THE JAPANESE VERSION OF “FIDES NO DŎXI”- A COMPARISON WITH THE SPANISH ORIGINAL

ON THE TRANSLATION PRINCIPLES INVOLVED IN RENDERING ABSTRACT CONCEPTS IN THE JAPANESE VERSION OF “FIDES NO DŎXI”- A COMPARISON WITH THE SPANISH ORIGINAL

Author(s): Florin Popescu / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2021

This paper discusses the translated equivalents of two terms (infinito and perfecto) by doing comparison of “Fides no Dŏxi” with its original work by Luis de Granada in Spanish. The terms reflected into the Japanese text were grouped by types as literal translation, translation into a superlative etc, then they were further classified from the point of view of the concepts modified by the words (God, God’s virtues, people, things). The results pointed out to a firmly unified translation principle to use the most literal translations in phrases speaking of God or Jesus and looser translations (done with more rhetorical consideration) for less godly matters.

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Episcopul Climent al Râmnicului (1735 – 1749) ctitor de lăcașuri sfinte

Episcopul Climent al Râmnicului (1735 – 1749) ctitor de lăcașuri sfinte

Author(s): Constantin Mănescu-Hurezi / Language(s): English,Romanian Issue: 24/2024

The Episcopate of Râmnic was established in 1503 by the ruler Radu the Great (1495-1508). One of the bishops of this diocese was Climent, born in 1685 at the foot of Mount Buila, where his mother was at thes heepfold. He became bishop of Râmnic in 1735, while Oltenia was under Austrian rule (1718-1739). In the place where his mother gave birth to him, he founded the Pătrunsa hermitage (1740), and in his native village, Pietrarii de Jos, in Vâlcea county, he founded the Annunciation hermitage, near his parental home (1742-1744). Bishop Climent is referred to by Melete Răuțu, the Protopope of Vâlcea county in 1908, as „the most legendary bishop the Diocese of Râmnic has ever had”. His image can be found depicted at his foundations (Pietrarii de Jos, Bolnița, and the chapel of the Archbishopric of Râmnic), as well as at Polovragi, Ocnele Mari, Bodești, Bărbătești. He contributed financially to the hermitages of Colnicul and Comanca de Munte, and to the churches in Folești, Bârzești, Goran, and Budești-Argeș, being present along side other founders. He passed away on January 31, 1753.

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千島アイヌ民族へのロシア正教会による宣教活動: 露米会社植民地時代を中心に

Author(s): Hitomi Yamazaki / Language(s): Japanese Issue: 71/2024

Историю православной миссионерской и пастырской деятельности среди курильских айнов можно разделить на две части. Первая — северокурильский период, когда они были подданными России, а вторая — шикотанский период, когда они перешли в японское подданство после Петербургского договора 1875 г. В статье рассматривается, как проводилась миссионерская и пастырская деятельность Русской Православной Церкви среди курильских айнов в колониальный период Российско-Американской компании (РАК) на Курильских островах (1831– 1867 гг.). (Курильский отдел образовался в 1831 г. и острова являлись колониальной территорией до роспуска РАК в 1867 г.). В статье в 1-ом разделе изучается распространение христианства на Тихоокеанском Севере до основания колоний РАК, а именно политика управления компании Шелихова-Голикова, по которой промышленники и купцы распространяли христианство среди местных аборигенов, чтобы быстрее найти общий язык с новообращенными единоверцами с целью закрепления своего господствующего положения в этих регионах. (Такая идея была укоренена в акте Соединенной Американской Компании, а затем и в уставе Российско-Американской компании, активно участвовавшей в помощи Камчатской епархии). Во 2-ом разделе описывается статус и положение курильских айнов в колониальный период. В 3-ем разделе выясняется отнесение к приходу верующих островитян, поскольку в течение всей истории миссионерской деятельности на Курильских островах никогда не создавался приход (в связи с малочисленностью народа). Сначала они принадлежали Большерецкой церкви (Камчатка), а после основания Курильского отдела, в колониальном статусе, их перевели в Никольскую церковь на о. Атка (Алеутские острова). В 1834 г. первый раз посещает острова атхинский священник Иаков Нецветов (первый православный священник из среды креолов, канонизирован в 1994 г. Православной Церковью в Америке, как просветитель народов Аляски). С 1842 г. курильские айны принадлежали к церкви в Ситке, и оттуда священники посещали их. В 4-ом разделе рассказывается о часовне, построенной в 1840 г. пожертвованиями курильских айнов на о. Шумшу, и освященной свящ. Иаковым Нецветовым. В 5-ом разделе рассматриваются отношения Камчатской епархии с Российско-Американской компанией и деятельность первого архиерея Иннокентия (Вениаминова) (В 1977 г. канонизирован Русской Православной Церковью и Православной Церковью в Америке, как апостол Сибири и Америки). В 6-ом разделе представляются хронологические данные посещений священнослужителями Курильских островов. По этим данным можно сказать, что с 1833 г. по 1865 г., в течение 32 лет, священники посещали островитян и молились с ними не меньше 14 раз. После уступки Русской Америки Соединенным Штатам, в 1870 г. была учреждена в Сан-Франциско Алеутско-Аляскинская епархия Русской Православной Церкви. Камчатская епархия в колониальных территориях РАК на Тихоокеанском Севере занималась христианизацией аборигенов с 1840 г. по 1870 г., в течение 30 лет. Благодаря тому, что Курильские острова были частью колониальной системы, курильские айны могли находиться под духовным попечением миссионеров, деятельность которых поддерживала Российско-Американская компания финансовыми средствами.

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AŠMENOS, MĖSINIŲ, DYSNOS GATVIŲ RIBOJAMAS KVARTALAS VILNIUJE: ANKSTYVOJI ISTORIJA

AŠMENOS, MĖSINIŲ, DYSNOS GATVIŲ RIBOJAMAS KVARTALAS VILNIUJE: ANKSTYVOJI ISTORIJA

Author(s): Irma Kaplūnaitė,Rytis Jonaitis,Daiva Luchtanienė / Language(s): Lithuanian Issue: 49/2023

Vilnius has a long and complex history, which is well reflected in the rich cultural layers researched. The area bounded by Ašmenos, Mėsinių and Dysnos Streets is no exception: archaeological research has traced the development of this part of the city from the first traces of human activity at the end of the 14th century to the early 21st century. The area under study falls within the territory of the so-called German Town, the Catholic part of the city, which began to develop in the period just before the baptism in 1387. There is no evidence of this quarter in written sources or iconography from that period, nor is it mentioned in the 1636 census of the city's holdings. However, archaeological research has explored a cultural layer dating back to the Middle Ages. The question arises, what was the earliest nature of human activity in this part of the city, and what were the earliest human activities in this area that have not been recorded in written sources? Why was this area chosen at one stage or another for life and activity? The article discusses the nature and significance of the settlement of the area bordered by Ašmenos, Mėsinių and Dysnos Streets in early Vilnius, and the links with the German Town. The period of research was chosen - from the first traces of human activity in this part of Vilnius to the 16th century, with particular emphasis on the earliest period - late 14th century - the first half of the 15th century, which is the least covered in Vilnius studies.

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MOTIEJAUS KAZIMIERO SARBIEVIJAUS TRAKTATO „PAGONIŲ DIEVAI“ (DII GENTIUM) I–IV SKYRIAI. LITERATŪROS IR ARCHEOLOGIJOS SĄSAJOS

MOTIEJAUS KAZIMIERO SARBIEVIJAUS TRAKTATO „PAGONIŲ DIEVAI“ (DII GENTIUM) I–IV SKYRIAI. LITERATŪROS IR ARCHEOLOGIJOS SĄSAJOS

Author(s): Laura Kisieliūtė / Language(s): Lithuanian Issue: 49/2023

This paper presents Chapters I–IV of M.K. Sarbievius‘ treatise, Dii gentium, which differs significantly from his other works in terms of content and cultural context. The translated chapters of Dii gentium feature many well-known myths interpreted allegorically, an explanation of sacred places, and a taxonomy of the Pantheon of Roman gods. The paper also examines the content of the translated parts, intertextuality of the work and both historical and cultural circumstances. It also contains the first Lithuanian translation of certain chapters of the author‘s treatise with accompanying text commentaries. This work will be useful to scholars investigating Paganism and sacred Pagan sites, as Sarbievius reveals ancient customs that may date back to the Bronze Age, and perhaps even earlier. The work is still studied and debated in literature, philosophy, and religious studies because of its historical and intellectual significance.

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Pre-Christian Philosophical Origins of the Idea of Logos

Pre-Christian Philosophical Origins of the Idea of Logos

Author(s): Silviu Lupaşcu / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2024

As a necessary link, in the history of religious ideas, between polytheistic and monotheistic establishments, a remarkable concordance, sapiential continuity and epistemological harmony characterize the pre-Christian philosophical positions on lógos, a transcendent principle that actively assist the supreme power of divinity in the making, organizing and governing of the spiritual universe, being at the same time immanent to the material universe, as an intelligible and causative determiner.

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Spiritualitatea prin expansiune. Sacralitatea cosmică și îmbrățișarea acesteia, în teologia lui Fr. Schleiermacher

Spiritualitatea prin expansiune. Sacralitatea cosmică și îmbrățișarea acesteia, în teologia lui Fr. Schleiermacher

Author(s): Ovidiu Cristian Nedu / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 1/2024

Trying to outline a system of Christian theology suitable to the rationalist and scientist approach of the Enlightenment, refractory to the idea of "transcendent", Friedrich Schleiermacher founds his own theological system in cosmic perfection, in the perfection of the Universe, taken as a whole. Cosmic sanctity replaces the sacred transcendent God of traditional theology. The divine external to the world is replaced by the divinity intrinsic to the Universe, which bestows it perfection. In this theological background, religious experience, salvation of man can no longer signify a relation to a transcendent God, but embracing a broader perspective, vast enough to include cosmic sacredness. Spirituality is no longer achieved by ascension but by expansion, an expansion comprehensive enough to incorporate the divinity of the Whole. Sanctification represents the approach by which man himself restores his natural predisposition towards the connection to cosmic harmony, without being assisted, in his endeavour, by any external divinity.

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DĖL DVISKAITOS RANKRAŠTINIUOSE JURGIO AMBROZIEJAUS PABRĖŽOS PAMOKSLUOSE

DĖL DVISKAITOS RANKRAŠTINIUOSE JURGIO AMBROZIEJAUS PABRĖŽOS PAMOKSLUOSE

Author(s): Jūratė Pajėdienė / Language(s): Lithuanian Issue: 90/2024

A bibliographic note about the teaching from Karol Fabiani’s book Missya apostolska CZĘŚĆ II (1783) found in one of the sermons of Jurgis Ambroziejus Pabrėža (1824) not only revealed the mystery of the origin of the 30 sermons written in the first part (p. 312) of Kiprijonas Lukauskas’ manuscript (1797) (see Pajėdienė 2022) but also provided the opportunity of comparing three versions of the same text. Two sermons on the Eighth Commandment from the above book by Fabiani appear in both the Lithuanian version by Lukauskas and the Samogitian version by Pabrėža. Comparing versions of the text written in different languages allows us to see quite subtle linguistic peculiarities. The grammatical distinctiveness in Pabrėža’s Samogitian version of Fabiani’s sermons is related to the usage of the dual number. The article discusses the different models of using the dual number, which became apparent in comparing Fabiani’s Polish text, the Lithuanian (Lukauskas), and Samogitian (Pabrėža) translations. The consistent use of the dual form is not only found in the translation of Fabiani’s texts by Pabrėža but also in other sermons from Pabrėža’s manuscript collection PAMOKSŁAY Wayringosy Materyjosy.

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Intercultural Church: A Utopian Ideal or a Gospel of Hope?

Intercultural Church: A Utopian Ideal or a Gospel of Hope?

Author(s): Kwanghyun Ryu / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2024

An intercultural church, where people from different cultural backgrounds form one community and aims to create a new reality through mutually enriching and challenging interactions, is presented as one of the new ecclesiological alternatives in today’s multicultural situation. However, the fact that this intercultural church is an “intentional” faith-based communal project may raise the question of whether it is a utopian endeavor to dream of an ideal community in this world. Is the intercultural church a utopian ideal or a gospel of hope? What is the motivation and basis for which it is pursued? While considering the ambiguity of the term ‘utopian,’ this paper attempts to find the answer to this questions. And as a conclusion, it argues that an intercultural church should be understood not as a utopian ideal, but as a gospel of hope.

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Reformation and the Secularization of Art

Reformation and the Secularization of Art

Author(s): Filip Taufer / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2024

The article examines the Reformation as one of the sources of the secularization of art and simultaneously an impulse for new unintended developments with spiritual potential. It argues that the reformers’ attitudes towards art helped facilitate the emergence and development of new secular subjects and renewed attention to ordinary life and its artistic reflection. In this way, it fostered a new kind of aesthetics, which some consider to be distinctly Protestant. At the center of this aesthetic is the reversal of hierarchies, affirming elements of life usually considered low and unworthy of aesthetic attention. Some view this kind of “iconoclasm” as not only Protestant but essentially Christian, as it reflects crucial Christian doctrines, namely the incarnation, where one image of God was destroyed in His becoming human. This newly emerged aesthetic is seen as both a product and a part of the transition from religious images to art in its own right, raising new questions about whether art on its own can be a source of spiritual impulses and thus opening the way towards the sacralization of art.

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New Machines, Old Ghosts and the Bigger Soul: Opening for the Eschatological Gift

New Machines, Old Ghosts and the Bigger Soul: Opening for the Eschatological Gift

Author(s): Henrikas Žukauskas / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2024

The experience of post-Soviet Lithuania suggests that the reductive coercive industrial, mechanistic reconstruction of the human and social world need not prevail. It is especially instructive because the collapse of Soviet project was also a rupture – a period of overall spiritual, cultural, political openness and creativity. Christian faith played an important part in resistance prior to this renewal and resurged in manifold ways contrary to what might have been expected. But while this period was characterized by eschatological moods and promise, its realization felt short. As similar moods resurge, the article will look at this brief moment of openness to the future through the lens of the trinitarian reflection on the activity of the Holy Spirit. The article will contend that the notion of the “event” of the Holy Spirit as eschatological Gift is crucial to assess its potential for ongoing theological engagement, offering a view of human activity and creativity.

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Mission and Colonialism: Ludwig Harms’ and the Hermannsburg Mission’s Romantic Approach

Mission and Colonialism: Ludwig Harms’ and the Hermannsburg Mission’s Romantic Approach

Author(s): Jobst Reller / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2024

The original vision of the founder of the Hermannsburg mission, Pastor Ludwig Harms (1808–1865) was deeply rooted in the period of romantic revival in Germany in the early 19th century. Whole congregations of missionaries and colonists should be sent overseas together. Although critical of colonialism, the mission and its settlers became later part of a colonial and even racist society in South Africa. Did the vision influence the social concept six generations later in the former mission field? Did it slow down the process of indigenization, lock up in racist concepts like “apartheid”? The essay provides many hints in that direction and exposes a specific variant of the interaction of migration, colonialism and mission.

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THE CHURCH'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE WORLD IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COUNCIL OF CRETE

THE CHURCH'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE WORLD IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COUNCIL OF CRETE

Author(s): Mihai Cîrțan / Language(s): English Issue: 40/2025

During the working session of October 28-29, 2016, the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church evaluated the participation of its delegation in the Holy and Great Council of Crete, in June 2016. The Synod highlighted the liturgical character and Eucharistic communion of the works, emphasizing the importance of Orthodox unity. The adopted documents did not introduce new dogmas, but reaffirmed the Orthodox tradition and addressed contemporary challenges, including secularization, inter-Christian dialogue, the ecological crisis and the Church's relations with the world. The message of the Synod emphasizes the importance of confessing the Orthodox faith and reaffirms Orthodoxy as the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. In addition, the Synod discussed the need to renew the Church's mission, appealing to solidarity, moral responsibility and active involvement in the life of society. The adopted documents promote an open dialogue with other Christian confessions and religions, without dogmatic compromises. The Council of Crete represents a significant moment in Orthodoxy, directing the Church towards an active and responsible mission in the face of the challenges of an increasingly secularized world.

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CHRISTIAN MISSION AND HUMAN RESPONSIBILITY: THE DIMENSIONS OF DIAKONIA IN THE DOCUMENTS „DIAKONIA IN CONTEXT: TRANSFORMATION, RECONCILIATION, EMPOWERMENT” AND „CALLED TO TRANSFORMATION. ECUMENICAL DIAKONIA”

CHRISTIAN MISSION AND HUMAN RESPONSIBILITY: THE DIMENSIONS OF DIAKONIA IN THE DOCUMENTS „DIAKONIA IN CONTEXT: TRANSFORMATION, RECONCILIATION, EMPOWERMENT” AND „CALLED TO TRANSFORMATION. ECUMENICAL DIAKONIA”

Author(s): Ion Jean / Language(s): English Issue: 40/2025

Diaconate is an essential component in the mission of the Church in today's world, as it has been in the past. The concept of diaconate has evolved in recent decades, particularly within the ecumenical movement, to a degree that can be characterized as a paradigm shift, proposing a new horizon of the meaning of diaconate: ecumenical diaconate. Diaconate is a theological concept that indicates the very identity and mission of the Church, a fact underscored in documents that have explored the meanings of diaconate: “Diakonia in Context: Transformation, Reconciliation, Empowerment” (2009) and “Called to Transformation. Ecumenical Diakonia” (2022).

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THE POWERFUL INFLUENCE OF PRAYER ON THE SPIRITUALITY OF PRACTITIONERS

THE POWERFUL INFLUENCE OF PRAYER ON THE SPIRITUALITY OF PRACTITIONERS

Author(s): Ciprian Stanca / Language(s): English Issue: 40/2025

The power of prayer as an essential practice in the development and support of individual and community spirituality in different cultural and religious settings. By applying an interdisciplinary methodology, which combines theology, psychology, sociology and cultural anthropology, the study analyzes the impact of prayer on mental and physical health, as well as its role in promoting resilience and social cohesion. Particular emphasis is placed on comparing prayer practices between various religious traditions, exploring how they influence practitioners' perceptions, behaviors, and spiritual experiences. The article discusses the results of recent research and introduces new empirical data to argue how prayer works as a catalyst for personal and social transformation. Finally, the implications of these findings for contemporary spirituality theory and pastoral practice are outlined, highlighting the need for a more integrated and contextualized approach to prayer in modern interdisciplinary studies.

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PORTRAITS OF PROMINENT HYMNOGRAPHERS UP TO THE PERIOD OF ST. THEODORE THE STUDITE

PORTRAITS OF PROMINENT HYMNOGRAPHERS UP TO THE PERIOD OF ST. THEODORE THE STUDITE

Author(s): Stelian GHEORGHIASA / Language(s): English Issue: 40/2025

The development of Christian hymnography owes much to the contributions of early hymnographers who shaped liturgical poetry through theological depth and artistic refinement. Figures such as St. Ephrem the Syrian, St. Romanos the Melodist, and St. John of Damascus played a crucial role in crafting hymns that expressed doctrinal truths and deep spiritual devotion. Their works, influenced by biblical and patristic traditions, laid the foundation for Byzantine hymnography. By the time of St. Theodore the Studite, hymnography had become a vital means of theological teaching and liturgical expression, enriching Christian worship for generations.

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WHAT MOTIVATES RELIGIOUS INDIFFERENCE? A THEOLOGICAL-MISSIONARY APPROACH

WHAT MOTIVATES RELIGIOUS INDIFFERENCE? A THEOLOGICAL-MISSIONARY APPROACH

Author(s): Valentin Țarcă / Language(s): Romanian Issue: 40/2025

Contemporary religious indifference is a complex and expanding phenomenon, characterized by a declining commitment to traditional religious beliefs and practices. This phenomenon is influenced by multiple social, cultural and technological trends, including secularization, globalization and the diversification of cultural values. Religious indifference manifests itself in apathy towards religious institutions and a retreat from traditional practices and doctrines, leading to a search for spirituality in alternative forms or an orientation towards humanistic and rational perspectives. In the context of globalization, access to diverse faiths and philosophies, as well as the influence of digital technologies, have facilitated an expansion of spiritual options, but have also contributed to a fragmentation of religious identities. This reality challenges both traditional religious institutional frameworks and spiritual communities that face challenges in attracting and retaining followers. Contemporary religious indifference can also have significant social implications, affecting community cohesion and inter-human relations. The study of this phenomenon is essential for understanding the current religious landscape and the impact of socio-cultural changes on human beliefs and values. Religious indifference, although often perceived as a form of apathy, may at the same time signal an opportunity for the rediscovery and redefinition of spirituality, adapted to the multicultural and interconnected context of today's world.

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Празднование Пасхи: тревоги советского государства (середина 1940-х - середина 1980-х годов)

Празднование Пасхи: тревоги советского государства (середина 1940-х - середина 1980-х годов)

Author(s): A.V. Gorbatov / Language(s): Russian Issue: 48/2024

The research is based on documents from the State Archives of the Russian Federation, materials from six archives of Western Siberia (Kemerovo, Novosibirsk, Tomsk, and Omsk regions), as well as on research works by Russian historians. The author identifies and characterizes the most important specific aspects of the celebration of Easter, which caused concern among state bodies, including church attendance, the content of the sermon, public reaction, the age and gender composition of those participating in the event, the presence of children and youth at the Easter service, the amount spent on the celebration and income from the sale of candles, the consecration of Easter cakes, and public safety. It was found that according to the indicated parameters, the authorities supervising religious organizations tried to determine the level of life and religiosity of a particular denomination. A differentiated approach in religious policy towards different Christian denominations is noted, which is associated with the degree of loyalty of a religious organization to the Soviet state and legislation on cults. Leaders and activists of unregistered associations, such as the Council of Churches of Evangelical Christian Baptists, openly violating Soviet law, including on Easter days, were subject to administrative measures and criminal prosecution. The holding of the Jewish celebration of the “Jewish Passover” — Pesach, along with Easter among Christian denominations, was also within the scope of the general control of state bodies. As religious policy softened, measures to limit religiosity weakened, control and pressure decreased, with the exception of marginal religious associations that chose confrontation with the authorities. The tradition of celebrating Easter during the period under study remained stable, passed through the entire Soviet period and lasted until the beginning of perestroika — another period of changes in state confessional policies.

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CEEOL is a leading provider of academic eJournals, eBooks and Grey Literature documents in Humanities and Social Sciences from and about Central, East and Southeast Europe. In the rapidly changing digital sphere CEEOL is a reliable source of adjusting expertise trusted by scholars, researchers, publishers, and librarians. CEEOL offers various services to subscribing institutions and their patrons to make access to its content as easy as possible. CEEOL supports publishers to reach new audiences and disseminate the scientific achievements to a broad readership worldwide. Un-affiliated scholars have the possibility to access the repository by creating their personal user account.

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Central and Eastern European Online Library GmbH
Basaltstrasse 9
60487 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Amtsgericht Frankfurt am Main HRB 102056
VAT number: DE300273105
Phone: +49 (0)69-20026820
Email: info@ceeol.com

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