Metropolian Andrey Sheptycky on communism, fascism, and extreme nationalism ideologies

2015;
: pp.7-11
Received: February 16, 2015
Accepted: March 25, 2015
Authors: 

Oksana Volynets

Lviv Polytechnic National University

 

This particular work researches the attitude of Metropolitan Andriy Sheptycky to communism, fascism and extreme nationalism ideologies on the basis of a systematic approach, comparison methods, and content analysis. As a conclusion it was determined that Andriy Sheptycky position has transformed from bound perception to absolute and inherent rejection for those inhumane ideologies and their violent methods of political actions. This was done under the influence of social and political realities of that time.

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