Preußen und die pommersche Kirche – nicht nur historische Reminiszenzen
Prussia and the Evangelical Church in Pomerania – Reminiscences … not Necessarily Historical

Summary/Abstract: The article describes a vast area of relations between the Prussian state and the Evangelist Church focusing on the theme from various perspectives: theological, historical as well as political. Problems are placed within the context of establishing a new ecclesiastic body, i.e. the Evangelical Church in Northern Germany. The author has presented insights into the church fusion also from his own professional development. He commenced his carrier as a lecturer in the Church history at the University of Greifswald, continued as a Pastor in the East Germany Evangelical Church of Pomerania and then held a position of the Senior Counsellor in the administration structures of the Consitorium Office in the Evangelical Church, Kiel. Particular object of his reflections is the influence of the Prussian tradition of tolerance and a quasi-episcopal function of a ruler of the Prussian state, i.e. the King over the church structure. Traces of this influence are still vital in the present pastoral and church service ministry.

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