Romanian Orthodox Heritage in Italy
Blurring Lines Between Different Identities
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4314588 |
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| Authors | Ioan Cozma (0000-0002-4432-6913, Pontifical Gregorian University, corresponding author), Maria Chiara Giorda (0000-0002-6645-772X, Roma Tre University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 375 |
| Publication date | 2025-03-15 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel16030375 |
| OpenAlex | W4408504673 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 6 |
This research paper explores Romanian Orthodox religious places as vital centers for producing and promoting national identity as well as cultural and religious heritage in Italy. Through the application of a spatial perspective, it addresses the complexities of heritage recognition, questioning what constitutes "heritage" for the religious minorities in Italy and highlighting the inadequacies of the current legal frameworks in this context. The paper focuses on the interplay between history and memory, scrutinizing the dialectical relationships that shape polyphonic, collective, and public memories of the Romanian parishes' national and religious heritage. Moreover, it analyzes how memories, traditions, and national identity influence the perception of religious communities by focusing on constructing a group memory that highlights ethnic identity rather than religious affiliation
Art · Geography · Linguistics · Political science · Romanian · Sociology · Balkans: History, Politics, Society · History · Memory, Trauma, and Commemoration · Philosophy · Religious Tourism and Spaces
| Highly cited | No |
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