Faith Community
Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q4482666 · wikidata
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Štefan Fencik
1892-10-13 – 1946-03-30
Life & Legacy
Stefan Fentsyk also romanized as Stepan Fentsik (Rusyn: Стефан Фенцик) was a Rusyn priest, pedagogue, musical director, publicist, cultural activist, and Fascist politician. After his education, he acted as a Rusyn autonomous politician within both Czechoslovakia and the Kingdom of Hungary. He was executed by the Soviet Union for his refusal to cooperate with them on 30 March 1946.
Occupation & Career
pedagogue, journalist, Greek-Catholic priest, politician, religious education teacher, teacher, composer, editing staff, artist
Education
Eötvös Loránd University; University of Vienna; Higher Scientific Institute for Diocesan Priests at St. Augustine's
Faith & Community
Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church
Legacy Highlights
Church
Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church
Education & Institutions
Eötvös Loránd University · Higher Scientific Institute for Diocesan Priests at St. Augustine's · University of Vienna
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Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q4482666 — wikidata View source
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