THE KING DANIEL'S RELIGIOSITY
Despite the existence of the vast literature devoted to this outstanding Rus ruler, the question of his religion was never raised as a separate issue. The writings dealing with the elder Romanovich approach to religious matters focused on such issues as relations with the papacy, and therefore automatically - the case of “union” and coronation of the king, the organization of the Orthodox Halych-Volyn Rus or the ruler relationships with the Patriarch Kirill. These are probably the main topics of interest to resear chers, but of course we can also fi nd some other. Our study showed that Daniel was characterized by certain openness and fl exibility in relation to religious institutions and their people. He did not have any missionary zeal in relations with the heathens. However, the elder Romanovich in a blunt manner enforced the prerogatives of the princely rule in relation to the clergy. His piety was very practical. For Daniel and his close ones God and the saints performed the roles of carers and helpers. Apart for the realm of rituals the Rus prince and king's approach to the duties of a Christian was characterized by foundational activities, which - as we know - were very impressive. Yet, quite clearly, Daniel, despite the fact that he was held in great esteem by his contemporaries, could not be regarded as a religious man, which was eloquently expressed in the form of the posthumous apology.