Bischof Janko Šimrak (1883–1946)

Ein Leben für die „Heilige Einheit“ – Leben und Werk unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Zwangskonversionen im Ustascha-Staat

By (author) Janko Schandor

Book cover: Bischof Janko Šimrak (1883–1946)

Extent: 524 pages

Publisher: Brill | Schöningh

Subjects: Religious Studies

Series: Eastern Church Identities

Series volume number: 21

Language: German

Hardback (Published)

(February 2025)

ISBN: 9783506796912

6.1 x 9.25 inches

Price: $134.00

In stock

The work discusses the controversial involvement of Catholic Church representatives in Croatia with the Ustasha regime during WWII. Janko imrak, a prominent figure, initially supported Yugoslav unity but later advocated for Croatian independence. However, his loyalty to the Croatian state conflicted with his commitment to his faith, causing a dilemma when faced with the persecution of minorities.

  • By (author) Janko Schandor