Romanian officers and soldiers from the Austro-Hungarian Army; during the First World War present in the pages of "Foii Diecezane" Cover Image

Ofițeri și soldați români din Armata Austro-Ungară; în timpul Primului Război Mondial prezenți în paginile „Foii Diecezane“
Romanian officers and soldiers from the Austro-Hungarian Army; during the First World War present in the pages of "Foii Diecezane"

Author(s): Cristina Plosca
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Eastern Orthodoxy
Published by: EDITURA ARHIEPISCOPIEI DUNĂRII DE JOS
Keywords: Orthodox Diocese of Caransebeș; World War I; “Foaia Diecezană”;

Summary/Abstract: “Foaia Diecezană” was a magazine printed at diocese printing house of Caransebeș in 1886 during the bishop Ioan Popasu (1865-1889) well known for his interests in acquiring a printing machine for the diocese. The magazine has appeared once per week usually on a Sunday. In 1949 the magazine seazed to appear due to new Romanian political realities. During the years of WWI, the magazine provided important information for the local Romanian families in and around Caransebeș about their sons and fathers who were at times part of the Austrian-Hungary army. The notices contain information about deaths, wounded promotions or recipients of the medal.

  • Issue Year: XXI/2023
  • Issue No: 21
  • Page Range: 261-268
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Romanian