UKRAINIAN REVIVAL THROUGH SPIRITUALITY: THE VIEWS OF BISHOP HRYHORIY KHOMYSHYN

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to analyse the views of Bishop Hryhoriy Khomyshyn on the national revival and state-building of the Ukrainian people. To examine the criticism of social vices, such as “spiritual anarchy” and moral degradation, which, according to Bishop Khomyshyn, were the main obstacles to independence. To investigate critical assessments of nationalism, radicalism, and Muscophilia in the context of the political struggle for Ukrainian statehood. The research methodology is based on the principlesof historicism, systematicity, scientificity, as well as on the critical approach and general scientific and specialmethods of history and related sciences. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that an attempt was made to analyse the views emphasised by Bishop Hryhoriy Khomyshyn and the need for spiritual and cultural renewal of Ukrainians through Christian values and the leadership of the Catholic Church. Particular attention is paid to his reforms in the diocese of Stanislaviv, including the introduction of celibacy and the Gregorian calendar, as well as ideas for integration with Western European culture. Conclusions analysis Bishop Khomyshyn’s social and educational initiatives, such as the Skala organisation, are aimed at shaping the moral and spiritual foundation of Ukrainian society. The activities of Hryhoriy Khomyshyn are presented as an attempt to create a unique model of state-building based on morality, Christian values and cultural identity.