Controversies in Church History Latinization VIII: A Ruthenian Tragedy, 1870-1910
Feb 29, 2024
The podcast delves into the conflicts between Latin rite bishops and Ruthenian Catholic Church immigrants in the late 19th century, leading to mass defections to Orthodoxy. It explores the complexities of Ruthenian and Rusin identities, religious confusion, interfaith interactions, ethnic tensions, struggles for autonomy, and shifts in Papal policies towards Eastern Catholics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Latinization of the Rithenian Catholic Church in America
01:59 • 5min
The Complex Identities of Ruthenians and Rusins
07:14 • 22min
Religious Identity Confusion and Interfaith Interactions
29:29 • 3min
Ethnic and Religious Tensions in a Late 19th Century Parish
31:59 • 2min
Struggles of Ruthenian Catholic Church in America
33:57 • 15min
Exploring Papal Policy Shifts towards Eastern Catholics
49:06 • 2min
Closing Remarks and Future Plans for the Podcast
51:32 • 2min