Vilnius; Calvary; Road of the Cross; J. Bialozoras; J. Tiškevičius; G. J. Tyzenhauzas; Aleksandras Sapiega Cover Image

Vilnius; Kalvarijos; Kryžiaus kelias; J. Bialozoras; J. Tiškevičius; G. J. Tyzenhauzas; Aleksandras Sapiega
Vilnius; Calvary; Road of the Cross; J. Bialozoras; J. Tiškevičius; G. J. Tyzenhauzas; Aleksandras Sapiega

Author(s): Alfonsas Motuzas
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, History of Religion
Published by: Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
Keywords: Vilnius; Calvary; Road of the Cross; J. Bialozoras; J. Tiškevičius; G. J. Tyzenhauzas; Aleksandras Sapiega;

Summary/Abstract: The aim and purpose of the article is to reveal the origin of the practice of the 35-station of Vilnius Calvary Road of the Cross, based on new aspects of the Church’s history science. The obtained results revealed that the origins of the 35-station of Vilnius Calvary Road of the Cross is the result of geopolitical and religious events, which had primarily influenced J. Tiškevičius, then the bishops J. Bialozor, G. J. Tyzenhauz and A. Sapiega activities.

  • Issue Year: 96/2018
  • Issue No: 68
  • Page Range: 63-76
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Lithuanian