Johannes Matthiae Gothus
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John Matthiae Gothus was an Upsala professor, the rector of the Collegium illustrious (1626-1629) and the most eminent teacher in Sweden during the seventeenth century. He was Bishop of Strängnäs
from 1643 to 1664.
Gothus was the son of the vicar and became court chaplain, teacher and mentor to Princess Christina. Some of his contemporaries believed that he was the greatest advocate for ecumenism
in Sweden. He had travelled in England and Holland was influenced by Comenius
and had a general view of Christian humanism
. Gothus wanted to work for a reconciliation between the warring churches.
John Matthiae received gifts and great fiefs from Christina, Queen of Sweden and the Queen Mother. He owned more than 33 large estates and farms and a number of smaller properties in different parts of Sweden. The farms were part of the crown payment. John Matthiae Gothus authored numerous publications which spread over Europe.
Strängnäs
Strängnäs is a locality and the seat of Strängnäs Municipality, Södermanland County, Sweden with 12,296 inhabitants in 2005. It is located by Lake Mälaren and is the episcopal see of the Diocese of Strängnäs, a former Roman Catholic and present Lutheran Diocese, with the Strängnäs Cathedral, built...
from 1643 to 1664.
Gothus was the son of the vicar and became court chaplain, teacher and mentor to Princess Christina. Some of his contemporaries believed that he was the greatest advocate for ecumenism
Ecumenism
Ecumenism or oecumenism mainly refers to initiatives aimed at greater Christian unity or cooperation. It is used predominantly by and with reference to Christian denominations and Christian Churches separated by doctrine, history, and practice...
in Sweden. He had travelled in England and Holland was influenced by Comenius
Comenius
John Amos Comenius ; ; Latinized: Iohannes Amos Comenius) was a Czech teacher, educator, and writer. He served as the last bishop of Unity of the Brethren, and became a religious refugee and one of the earliest champions of universal education, a concept eventually set forth in his book Didactica...
and had a general view of Christian humanism
Christian humanism
Christian humanism is the position that universal human dignity and individual freedom are essential and principal components of, or are at least compatible with, Christian doctrine and practice. It is a philosophical union of Christian and humanist principles.- Origins :Christian humanism may have...
. Gothus wanted to work for a reconciliation between the warring churches.
John Matthiae received gifts and great fiefs from Christina, Queen of Sweden and the Queen Mother. He owned more than 33 large estates and farms and a number of smaller properties in different parts of Sweden. The farms were part of the crown payment. John Matthiae Gothus authored numerous publications which spread over Europe.