Printing Peter Mogila

the complex of dormition church in lviv, known romanian ( wallachian ) church .



trebnik published peter mogila



great catechism peter mogila

for on 20 years, mohyla played leading role in ukraine’s book printing. 1 of first print in ukrainian language. mohyla , followers @ lavra , mohyla collegium made first steps in formulating fundamentals of modern russian , ukrainian languages. proliferation of ukrainian language in print part of wider effort of ukraine’s struggle sovereignty , cultural self-preservation. mohyla wanted preserve ukrainian nation’s identity had been experiencing enormous pressure polish , lithuanian regimes. initiated publication of sermons laity in ukrainian, biblical texts in church slavonic, , scientific books in ukrainian, polish, greek, , latin. mohyla wrote several books distributed in ukraine, belorussia, poland, muscovy, romania, , georgia. 1 of important publications first orthodox catholic catechesis worldwide (1640), written him on request of orthodox catholic churches. after approved several ecumenical patriarchs of constantinople became foundational document church doctrine in orthodox world. during 17th , 18th centuries, book had 25 editions. other notable works included trebnyk or euchologion (1646). resembled encyclopedia in ukrainian church rites , services systematized. decade earlier, published anthologion in emphasized need teachers find unique approaches each student when teaching since abilities varied. applying same requirements students may not effective teaching method. mohyla stressed need students ponder on , understand , not repeat scientific, religious, , moral truths. in , other works, mohyla underscored need younger generation use minds , not emotions in striving achieve goals.

in triodion (1631), mohyla expressed political views ideal ruler should like. argued person has maintain peace neighbors; defend lands in times of war; ruler not obligated issue laws first of should limit own powers.

project of polish nobleman of greek religion (1645) latin manuscript printed firstly in 1928 presents project of union consisted of own acceptance of divine primacy of roman pontiff, while observing legitimate rights of eastern patriarchates must respected west.