Latinization VIII: A Ruthenian Tragedy, 1870-1910
Controversies in Church History
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Ethnic and Religious Tensions in a Late 19th Century Parish
This chapter delves into the challenges faced by Priest Toph in the late 19th century, as ethnic and religious tensions within his parish caused a rift that led to some parishioners switching to the Russian Orthodox Church. Despite legal battles and efforts to preserve their Ruthenian Catholic identity, some eventually returned to the Catholic Church.
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