Original scientific paper
Social and Ecclesiastical Situation in Slovakia in late 19th and the beginning of the 20th century - the Origin of Msgr. Adam Muchtin
L'uboslav Hromják
; Catholic University of Ružomberok · Faculty of Theology in Košice, Slovakia
Abstract
The paper describes the social, national and ecclesiastical situation related to the Slovak origin of the priest Adam Muchtin. The author gives space to the description of Muchtin's birthplace Veľké Rovné, located in the northwestern part of Slovakia. The traditional craft to which the locals devoted themselves through generations was wire manufacturing, for which they became famous also outside of Slovakia. The author analyses the social conditions and circumstances that led to the emigration of the Muchtin family to Croatia, and describes the unequal position of the Slovak people in the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy in the context of the intensive process of Hungarianization in the second half of the 19th century, as well as the active contribution of Catholic priests in the process of national revival in Slovakia. The author points out that during his life in Rijeka, Adam Muchtin remained faithful to his national identity, by nurturing contacts with Slovakia and using the Slovak language.
Keywords
Adam Muchtin; Slovakia; Veľké Rovné; Austro-Hungarian Monarchy; Hungarianization
Hrčak ID:
243515
URI
Publication date:
5.9.2020.
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