Mikuláš Tóth, tretí biskup Prešovskej eparchie, zakladateľ Gréckokatolíckej teologickej akadémie v Prešove
Dr. Mikuláš Tóth, third Bishop of the Prešov Eparchy, Founder of the Greek Catholic Theological Academy in Prešov

Summary/Abstract: This paper introduces the life and activities of the third residential bishop of the Greek Catholic Eparchy of Prešov – Dr. Mikuláš Tóth. As a highly erudite scholar, Bishop Mikuláš Tóth worked diligently to promote the importance of education in his eparchy. He also cared for the social welfare of the faithful. The name of the third bishop will forever be associated with the establishment of the Eparchial Seminary and the Theological Academy in 1880. In addition to his many activities in the field of church education, the bishop paid great attention to the restoration and decoration of the cathedral. Magyarization was an important issue that affected the religious and ecclesiastical life in the second half of the 19th century. Although Mikuláš Tóth was not a radical exponent of the magyarization policy, he advocated the use of the Hungarian language in cultural and educational spheres. Dr. Tóth was immense in his humanity, generosity, and charitable feelings, supporting the poor; he established several supporting funds for them. With his impressive level of erudition, organizational skills, and great personal qualities, Bishop Tóth was predestined to do great deeds in his pursuit to elevate the status of the Church and the faithful. Unfortunately, the bishop’s life was cut short. He died suddenly and unexpectedly from a stroke at the age of forty-nine.

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