Life Of St. Josaphat: Martyr Of The Union - Hardcover

by Theodosia Boresky (Author)

The book ""Life Of St. Josaphat: Martyr Of The Union"" by Theodosia Boresky is a biographical account of the life and death of St. Josaphat, a Catholic saint and martyr who lived in the 17th century. The book traces the life of St. Josaphat from his birth in Ukraine to his eventual martyrdom at the hands of those who opposed his efforts to unite the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches.The author provides a detailed account of St. Josaphat's upbringing and education, as well as his early career as a monk and priest. The book also describes St. Josaphat's efforts to promote unity between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, which were divided at the time. St. Josaphat's work was met with resistance from some quarters, and the book recounts the opposition he faced from those who opposed his efforts at reconciliation.Despite the challenges he faced, St. Josaphat remained committed to his cause, and the book describes the various ways in which he worked to promote unity between the two churches. The book also provides a detailed account of St. Josaphat's eventual martyrdom, which took place in 1623.Overall, ""Life Of St. Josaphat: Martyr Of The Union"" is a well-researched and engaging account of the life and work of a Catholic saint and martyr who played an important role in promoting unity between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches. The book will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of Christianity, as well as those interested in the life and legacy of St. Josaphat.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.