Dvasininkija 1918–1940 metų Lietuvos Respublikos enciklopediniuose leidiniuose

Abstract

Reputational elite in this article is considered to be not only the most famous, authoritative, “the most meritorious men of the state andnation”,the most influential “famous people” (Men of Fame) in the society, awarded in prizes, medals, and other evaluational attributes, but every person who has entered the encyclopedias and “who is who” type of publications. In Western Europe from the beginning of the twentieth century biographical reference books became a “canonization” form of the most prominent national and state actors in emerging “small” nations, as well as a sign of modern nationalism in the era. The author uses three main sources to research and separate the group of clergy from other representatives of reputational elite: Lietuvos albumas. (The Album of Lithuania). The album of the patriarchs (cultural and art workers) of the Republic of Lithuania. It contains pictures with basic information and translation in English. Publishers expressed their willingnessto present the people who more orless contributed to the Awakening of Lithuanian nation and state. Editors noted that this album was not thorough or full-scale because information about some less known people was missing, especially about the soldiers who fought in the War for Independence in 1919–1920. [...]