Sokil B. M. The role of rus clergy in the development of Ruska (Ukrainian) language
Keywords:
national language, literary language, language clearness, spelling, preaching.Abstract
The conditions under which Ruska (Ukrainian) language functioned on the territory of Eastern Galychyna are
described. The efforts of Rus (Ukrainian) priests concerning the introduction of Ruska (Ukrainian) language on
the territory of Eastern Galychyna are shown. Certain documents of local government about norms of Ruska
(Ukrainian) language usage in school education are represented. The views of Rus (Ukrainian) clergy on the role
of language in social life of the nation are analysed. The thoughts of Ukrainian bishop about the role of Ruska
(Ukrainian) language for church and school usage are described. The role of Rus (Ukrainian) clergy in
preserving specific Rus (Ukrainian) spelling.