Luka Schidjata

Luka Schidjata ( Russian Лука́ Жидя́та ) was the second bishop of Novgorod (1035-1060). He is venerated as a saint in the Russian Orthodox Church in Novgorod . Remembrance days are February 10th and October 4th .

Life

Little is known about his life. He was possibly of Jewish origin

In 1034 he was elected Bishop of Novgorod.

In 1052 he inaugurated the newly built St. Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod.

To 1055 Luka was the Metropolitan Ephrem convicted and for three years in Lavra interned by Kiev. The reasons for this are not known. His servant Dudik had his nose and hands cut off.

In 1059 or 1060 Luka probably died on the way back to Novgorod.

He is now in the Cathedral of St. Sophia in Novgorod, where his remains are venerated to this day.

Luka gave a brief instruction to the brothers . This shows a high level of interest in historical and literary topics. It is written in simple, pictorial language and gives an insight into the beliefs and vices of his time.

literature

Michael C. Paul, A Man Chosen by God: The Office of Archbishop in Novgorod Russia 1165-1478 . Ph.D. dissertation. University of Miami, 2003

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Remarks

↑ The nickname Schidjata was probably derived from the Old Russian žid , Jew , cf. Zhydachiv . Luka was a Greek name, but it may have been adopted as a Christian name later
↑ In 1054 Isjaslav became the new Grand Duke of Kiev , and in 1054/1055 Ephrem became the new Metropolitan. It was a measure of the new officials. In today's literature it is mostly assumed that Luka spoke out against the appointment of bishops by the grand dukes. According to church law, this was only available to the Patriarchs of Constantinople . However, there are no indications in the chronicles of Luka's critical position on this practice.

personal data
SURNAME	Luka Schidjata
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Лука́ Жидя́та
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	Bishop of Novgorod (1035-1060)
DATE OF BIRTH	before 1035
DATE OF DEATH	after 1060

[1] The nickname Schidjata was probably derived from the Old Russian žid , Jew , cf. Zhydachiv . Luka was a Greek name, but it may have been adopted as a Christian name later

[2] In 1054 Isjaslav became the new Grand Duke of Kiev , and in 1054/1055 Ephrem became the new Metropolitan. It was a measure of the new officials. In today's literature it is mostly assumed that Luka spoke out against the appointment of bishops by the grand dukes. According to church law, this was only available to the Patriarchs of Constantinople . However, there are no indications in the chronicles of Luka's critical position on this practice.