FILANTROPIA ORTODOKSE DHE KONTRIBUTI I SAJ NË QYTETIN E KORÇËS (SHEK. XVIII-XIX)
ORTHODOX PHILANTHROPY AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY OF KORÇA (XVIII-XIX)

Summary/Abstract: The conception of our paper evidences the impact that the orthodox factor has played in the city of Korça. As can be clearly seen, the contribution of the Mitropolis institution has played a key role in the cultural, economic and urban emancipation. In addition to the Christian community, other communities have also played their role in this aspect. Since our focus is only on the Orthodox community and its contribution, we have tried to present their achievements in the educational, social, economic and urban fields. The special feature of our articulation lies in the fact of the philanthropic spirit that built the city of Korça, was inspired by the religious dimension of the people. The institution of Metropolis undoubtedly had a primary role in the cultivation of this feeling. The latter was the moving engineering of the social-cultural life of the city. Product of the affiliation of the Orthodox community were some of the biggest philanthropists of Korça, leaving an indelible mark on the city and its cultural level.

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