Greek Catholic clergy in public and national cultural life Pokuttya in the late XIX – early XX century. and the formation of ideology Nicholas Charnetsky

Abstract

In the article the church and religious, social and cultural activities of the Greek Catholic clergy Pokuttya late XIX - early XX century. in the context of citizenship and spiritual outlook on. M. Charnetsky. In particular, we show the main activities of the Greek Catholic priests on the rise of social, cultural and intellectual level of Ukrainian citizenship edge analysis activities most famous members of the clergy GCC Pokuttya study period. The author argues that their work - a continuous chain of sacrifice to serve the Ukrainian nation, raising its national identity, cultural and educational level, which also led to the formation of an active civic and ecclesiastical and religious positions about. Nicholas Charnetsky, good appearance he shoots charitable activities in the field of service to God, Ukrainian culture.