A FRANCISCAN LETTER FROM THE CRIMEA (1323)

Kovács, Szilvia (2016) A FRANCISCAN LETTER FROM THE CRIMEA (1323). In: PROCEEDINGS OF THE 1ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE ROLE OF RELIGIONS IN THE TURKIC CULTURE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9–11, 2015 IN BUDAPEST. -. (Submitted)

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Abstract

The great western campaign of the Mongols (1236–1242) expanded the boundaries of the contemporary world. Hundreds of Europeans reached the territory of the Mongol Empire and after its disintegration, the territory of the successor states in the 13–14th centuries. Among the travellers, there were members of the Franciscan order. Their aims were to teach and provide spiritual services to the Christian people living in the Mongolian Empire, as well as to convert the non-Christians. This study is about a letter written by the Franciscans from Caffa (15 May 1323). In my opinion, this letter is important because it contains information on their real and alleged successes and failures. And it is also apparent why they could not convert masses and their work did not leave many traces in the culture of people living there.

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