Skrytá církev ještě po deseti letech
Skrytá církev ještě po deseti letech
Author(s): Jiří HanušSubject(s): History of Church(es), Political history, Comparative Studies of Religion, History of Communism, Cold-War History, Cultural Essay, Book-Review, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Nakladatelství Karolinum
Keywords: underground church; communism; Felix Davídek; ordination of women; theological reform; Czech Catholicism; review essay;
Summary/Abstract: This study explores the complex history and internal conflicts of the underground Catholic Church in Czechoslovakia during the communist era and the post-1989 period. It highlights the influential role of Bishop Felix Davídek, who fostered clandestine religious practices, including the controversial ordination of women, and navigated the church’s relationship with state authorities. Through the lens of Davídek’s leadership, the article examines themes of resilience, theological reform, and the church's response to political repression. The underground church's narrative reflects broader societal issues, including resistance to totalitarianism, the challenges of reintegration into formal church structures after communism, and the lasting impact of these experiences on modern Czech Catholicism.
Journal: Teologická reflexe
- Issue Year: 30/2024
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 93-102
- Page Count: 10
- Language: Czech
