Original scientific paper
MILITARY BORDER OF CROATIAN BAN (VICEROY) IN THE WORKS OF PRIESTS JOSIP MARIĆ (1807-1883) AND PAVLE LEBER (1844-1919)
Ivica GOLEC
Abstract
Clergymen Josip Marić and Pavao Leber were born in the region of the former Military border of Croatian ban. The first one was born in Kostajnica, which was military community and privileged bordering town with significant trading function in the territory of the Second regiment of ban. The other one was raised in Glina, which was headquarters of the First regiment of ban. They were educated in this military region, and after they ordained and became priest they served most of the time in the region of Military border. Therefore, their treaties deal with the region and problems of Military border. Their studies were written in different manners, different periods and socio-political circumstances. However, they similarly advocate certain national values and love towards homeland. The first priest J. Marić was forerunner of the Illyric movement. In his poems, published in the period between 1829 and 1848, he advocated political activities of regimental colonel Josip Jelačić. Moreover, he was one of the most prominent supporters of the Croatian national idea in the Military border. The other priest, P. Leber was a important benefactor, historian and folk writer. He investigated history of several parishes in Military border of Croatian ban, and wrote a dozen studies about them. Moreover, he compiled valuable memorials about parishes of Maja and Glina. He collaborated with several magazines (e.g. Katolički list, Banovac, Danica …). The both priests have left a significant trace regarding the history of the literacy, and therefore their works are important component of political, ecclesiastical and cultural history of Croatian Military border.
Keywords
Croatian and Slavonian Military border; Military border of Croatian ban; Banovina; priests; clergymen; literature; ecclesiastical history
Hrčak ID:
9549
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Publication date:
7.6.2006.
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