Arkivyskupas Mečislovas Reinys ir „T. Aškūnų bei B. Asių kolchozo Moderniojo Cirko biuleteniai“

Abstract

Twenty seven newly-found manuscripts (dated 1945-1947) by Archibishop Mečislovas Reinys "Archbishop Mečislovas Reinys and 'The Modern Circus by T. Aiškūnai and B. Ašiai Kolkhoz'", presented for publication, are unique in their severe criticism of the Soviet power. Bulletins "The Modern Circus of Kolkhoz" disclose a new and deeply human feature of Archbishop M. Reinys whom we usually remember as a stern and composed personality. These documents reveal Archibishop's sense of humor, his gifts to make people who surrounded him remain good-humoured and cheeful during the grave period of the Soviet occupation. In an unusual and original way the above mentioned bulletins reflect the prevailing mood of that period; they also throw a new light upon the outstanding personality of Archbishop M. Reinys, disclosing some unexpected traits of his character.