Bobko T. The Orthodox clergy in the social life of Ukraine in the 20-30-s of the XX century.

3 Object of investigation. The orthodox churches of the social life of Ukraine in the 20-30-s of the xx century. The aim of the research. The determination of the social status of the orthodox clergy and the degree of their participation in the social process during 20-30-s of the XX century. Methods of the research. Historical, logical, comparatively-historical, retrospective, diachronic. Theoretical results and novelty. For the first time the social status of different categories of the clergy of the biggest orthodox churches in Ukraine in 20-30-s of the XX century was investigated in complex. The practical results and novelty. The complex of the archive sources on the history of Ukraine in 20-30-s of the XX century was introduced into the scientific sphere. Subject and the level of implementation. The orthodox clergy in the system of social relationships: the changes of the legal and economic conditions of the clergy, its socially-demographic structure and educational level during 20-30-s of the XXcentury. Efficiency of iimplementation. The course "The history of the religion and church in Ukraine". The sphere of use. TThe teaching of courses of the History of Ukraine and the history of the religion. for preparing of scientific publications and educational supplies.