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April 10, 2026Open Access

SOUTH ITALY, MEZZOGIORNO *The Violent Latinization/Catholicization of Sicily, Calabria, Apulia, Basilicata and Campania from 12 to 16 century

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Overview

History reveals the impact of Catholicization and Latinization on southern Italy's cultural fabric, suggesting deep cultural conflict.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore the complex narratives surrounding the Catholicization and Latinization of southern Italy during the medieval period.
  • Analysis of historical documents from the 12th to 16th century
  • Examination of the Concordat of 1059 and its implications
  • Review of accounts from Byzantine Greeks and their interactions with Latin doctrine
  • The Concordat of 1059 marked a significant shift in power dynamics favoring the Norman barons.
  • Inquisitors were sent to enforce Latin adherence, threatening severe punishment for dissent.
  • The process contributed to the decline of Magno Greeks' cultural influence in southern Italy.

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Stefanos Sotiriou (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d894ce6c1944d70ce05cbdhttps://doi.org/10.17613/8bdxj-yv594
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