Reflection of spiritual and artistic culture in Greek Catholic press of Eastern Galicia (1921-1946) Cover Image

Рефлексії духовно-мистецької культури в греко-католицькій пресі Східної Галичини (1921-1946)
Reflection of spiritual and artistic culture in Greek Catholic press of Eastern Galicia (1921-1946)

Author(s): Faryna Oksana
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Media studies, Recent History (1900 till today), Sociology of Culture
Published by: Національна академія керівних кадрів культури і мистецтв
Keywords: Greek Catholic press; culturological review; Ukrainian culture; Eastern Galicia; church activities;

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of the article is to analyze the culturological orientation of Greek Catholic publications, their place in reflecting of the real picture of the spiritual and artistic life of Eastern Galicia in 1921–1946, the role UGCC press in preserving and developing the national idea. The primary focus of research is on the journals «Dzvony», «Meta», «Nova Zorya», «Misionar» and the other most popular media that the best reveals the definite problem. Methodology. The methodology of the work is to use methods of analysis and generalization, in particular to identify and exploring the culturological problems of the Greek Catholic press. Based on the comparative method the author traced thematic-genre reconstruction of the issues of some Greek Catholic periodicals. Scientific Novelty. The scientific novelty of the research is the author’s attempt to partially analyse the cultural topics of Greek Catholic editions of Eastern Galicia 1921–1946. Conclusions. Greek Catholic editions were marked by professionalism and high intellectual level, comprehensively covering the cultural life of the region. However, after the arrival of Soviet authorities in Western Ukraine they disappeared.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 8
  • Page Range: 87-92
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Ukrainian