One Church, Two Rites in Transylvania between 1867–1948
One Church, Two Rites in Transylvania between 1867–1948
Author(s): Imre-Róbert LukácsSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Institutul Teologic Romano-Catolic Alba Iulia
Keywords: Rite; Changing the Rite; Roman Catholic rite; Greek Catholic rite; Catholic Church; bishop; Canon Law; rite-controversy; Romanians; Szeklers; Transylvania; Orientalium ecclesiarum; Particular Church (Ecclesia particularis); national Church; the Union
Summary/Abstract: In the connection of the Transylvanian Roman Catholic and Greek Catholic Churches there were frequent disputes and misunder standings during their three hundred years history. The Transylvanian rite controversy in its particular manifestation and in its historical development is quite unique. It has taken shape during the centuries in a way unparalleled in most of the other nations’ history. The differences and disputes originating from changing rites however proved to be fruitful. In spite of the fact that the individuals in question experienced the rite-controversy closely, risking their dignity and personal liberty, the Transylvanian rite-controversy improved the legislation regarding changes of the rite within the catholic Church with such assets which had originated from these bitter experiences. We might say that the Transylvanian solution serveses an example for the universal Church.
Journal: Studia Theologica Transsylvaniensia
- Issue Year: 18/2015
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 95-123
- Page Count: 29
