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Josephinism
religious doctrine
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application by Pius VI
church–state relations
- In Christianity: The church and Western states
…state-church concept was established under Josephinism (after Joseph II [reigned 1765–90]) through the dismantling of numerous ecclesiastical privileges. The Eastern Orthodox Church also was drawn into this development under Peter the Great.
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history of Austria
- In Austria: Early reign of Joseph II, 1780–85
In Austrian history the term Josephinism generally means subjecting the Roman Catholic Church in the Habsburg lands to service for the state, but the origins and extent of such subjection have generated controversy. Both Maria Theresa and Joseph were devoutly Roman Catholic, but both also believed in firm state control…
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