Abstract: The Greek Catholic Eparchy of Prešov was canonically erected by Pope Pius VII on September 22, 1818. From its inception until 1841, the eparchy was administered by Bishop Gregor Tarkovič upon whose shoulders rested a great responsibility for the organization of the newly erected eparchy. Over the course of his episcopacy, Bishop Tarkovič secured the establishment of all essential eparchial institutions: the bishop’s office, the Chapter, the eparchial archives, the library, etc. Bishop Tarkovič also greatly contributed to resolution of several economic and financial issues concerning the overall administration of his eparchy. Above all, worth noting is his effort in obtaining benefices and establishment of proper eparchial funds. The article introduces the journey of Bishop Tarkovič that was dominated by his undying love for learning, diligence and yearning for solitary and ascetic life. Despite this composition of his being, Bishop Tarkovič will be remembered for his remarkable achievements in laying sound foundations for the future direction and development of the Greek Catholic Eparchy of Prešov.

Authors: Coranič, Jaroslav

DOI: 10.17846/CL.2020.13.2.176-186

Publication order reference: doc. PhDr. Jaroslav Coranič, PhD.; Department of Historical Sciences, Faculty of Greek Catholic Theology, Prešov University in Prešov, Street biskupa Gojdiča 2, 080 01 Prešov, Slovakia; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Source: Konštatínove listy, 2020, vol.: 13, issue: 2, pages: 176-186 (PDF file)

Keywords: GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH, METROPOLITAN CHURCH SUI IURIS, GREEK CATHOLIC EPARCHY OF PREŠOV, RELATA SEMPER, GREGOR TARKOVIČ

Language: ENGLISH