Żywot królowej Jeleny Danila II jako wzór idealnej symfonii państwa z Kościołem
Life of Queen Helen by Daniel II as a Model of Perfect Symphony of the State and the Church
Author(s): Dominika GapskaSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Language and Literature Studies, Theology and Religion
Published by: Uniwersytet Adama Mickiewicza
Keywords: Serbian Saint; Serbian Orthodox Church; Serbian Holy women; St. Helen of Anjou
Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to describe and analyze relations between Serbian medieval queen –Helen of Anjou and the Serbian Orthodox Church presented in a literary vision of her life writtenby archbishop Daniel II. The text of Helen’s life shows them аs a model of perfect symphony ofsacerdotium and imperium. She fulfils St. Sava political ideology and is famous in Serbia becauseof her generous patronage over the Church, charity deeds and active political life. Despite beingRoman Catholic by birth she was cannonized as a Orthodox saint and she kept friendly relationswith the Orthodox Church spiritual authorities.
Journal: Poznańskie Studia Slawistyczne
- Issue Year: 2016
- Issue No: 10
- Page Range: 99-113
- Page Count: 15
- Language: Polish