Apologetics and Didactics in the Sermons of Archbishop Mečislovas Reinys, the Servant of God

Abstract

Archbishop Mečislovas Reinys had a great influence on interwar Lithuanian society. He tirelessly preached the truths of faith both as the coadjutor bishop of Vilaviškis and as the archbishop of Vilnius. He tried to convey the teachings of the Church through sermons. While leading Lenten retreats or visiting parishes, he delivered long, problematic, but at the same time simple didactic sermons. The article highlights the themes of Archbishop Mečislovas Reinysʼ sermons, analyzes their apologetic and didactic nature.