Slovene Protestant Society Primož Trubar

The Slovene Protestant Society Primož Trubar (Slovensko protestantsko društvo Primož Trubar) is a lay cultural society based in Slovenia and founded in 1994. It is named after Primož Trubar, the 16th-century Protestant reformer regarded as the author of the first printed books in Slovene and a central figure in the emergence of a written Slovene language. The society operates from the conviction that Slovene Protestants created the foundation on which Slovene culture and national self-confidence developed. The society's mission is to acquaint Slovene society as thoroughly and comprehensively as possible with the content and significance of Protestant achievements, and to preserve this important part of historical memory. It participates in public events, especially the Reformation Day holiday, to strengthen general awareness of the enduring values of Slovene Protestantism. It encourages scholarly study of Slovene Protestantism and Evangelicalism and the dissemination of research findings to the public. It also supports scholarly publication of older and less accessible Slovene Protestant printed works and authors. The society promotes the flow of information in public media and maintains its own journal titled 'Stati inu obstati' (a phrase meaning 'to stand and persevere'). It proposes naming public institutions, streets and similar entities after distinguished Slovene Protestants, and the erection of monuments and memorial plaques. It also builds contacts with related organizations and efforts at home and abroad. The society has branches in Rašica, Murska Sobota and Maribor. As a cultural society rather than a commercial enterprise, the Slovene Protestant Society Primož Trubar occupies a niche in Slovenia's civil-society and heritage landscape. Its work is primarily commemorative, educational and publishing-oriented, sustained by members and sympathizers rather than by commercial activity. Its official website serves as a forum for dialogue among members, sympathizers and the wider Slovene public on the shared spiritual, cultural and historical heritage of the Protestant era and its continuing relevance.

The Slovene Protestant Society Primož Trubar was founded in 1994 as a lay cultural society. It takes its name from Primož Trubar, the 16th-century Protestant reformer who is widely credited with producing the first printed books in Slovene and with helping to standardize the Slovene language. The society was established on the conviction that Slovene Protestants created the foundation on which Slovene culture and national self-confidence developed. From its founding, the society has pursued a mission of public education and commemoration. It seeks to acquaint Slovene society as thoroughly and comprehensively as possible with the content and significance of Protestant achievements, and to preserve this important part of historical memory. It participates in public events, especially those held on Reformation Day, to strengthen general awareness of the enduring values of Slovene Protestantism. It encourages scholarly study of Slovene Protestantism and Evangelicalism and the dissemination of research findings to the public. It also supports scholarly publication of older and less accessible Slovene Protestant printed works and authors. The society promotes the flow of information in public media and maintains its own journal titled 'Stati inu obstati'. It proposes the naming of public institutions, streets and similar entities after distinguished Slovene Protestants, and the erection of monuments and memorial plaques. It also builds contacts with related organizations and efforts at home and abroad. The society has branches in Rašica, Murska Sobota and Maribor. As a cultural society, it operates as part of Slovenia's civil society and heritage sector rather than as a commercial enterprise. Its activities are sustained by members and sympathizers. Its official website serves as a forum for dialogue among members, sympathizers and the wider Slovene public on the shared spiritual, cultural and historical heritage of the Protestant era and its continuing relevance to Slovenia and Europe.

• 1994

  The Slovene Protestant Society Primož Trubar is founded as a lay cultural society.

A lay cultural society dedicated to preserving and promoting the heritage of Slovene Protestantism and its role in Slovene cultural and national identity.

• Journal 'Stati inu obstati'

  The society's own journal, used to disseminate information and scholarly work.

1. 1Slovensko protestantsko društvo Primož Trubar – Stati inu obstatidrustvo-primoztrubar.si
2. 2Slovensko protestantsko društvo Primož Trubarsl.wikipedia.org
3. 3Slovensko protestantsko društvo Primož Trubarwikidata.org