Книга “Chernihiv Diocese in the 19th century – at the beginning of the 20th century.”

15 December 2023 року у Чернігівському історичному музеї ім. VV. Tarnovsky, the presentation of the book by candidate of historical sciences Oleksandr Tarasenko took place “Chernihiv Diocese in the 19th century – at the beginning of the 20th century.”.

The monograph examines the system of church management, peculiarities of its functioning. The activity of the Chernihiv Theological Seminary was studied, district theological schools, Chernihiv Diocesan Women's School, parish schools and schools of literacy, church publishing business. The clergy of the diocese as a social and professional corporation was comprehensively studied. His financial situation and pension provision have been clarified, educational level, moral and ethical image, participation in societies, fraternities, in social and church movements. The life of the parish community is analyzed, religiosity of believers of the diocese, their attitude to Christian rites.

We sincerely congratulate Oleksandr Fedorovych on the publication of the monograph!