Dimitrie Dan's life path

The article is dedicated to Dimitrii Dan (1856–1927), a well-known Bucovina priest, historian, ethnographer, folklorist, paleographer, collector of ancient historical documents and museum organizer, corresponding member the Romanian Academy Sciences. purpose scientific research study life path D. on basis available sources. Such relevant, since full biography academician not in Ukrainian circulation. Its coverage most detailed form represents novelty. method papper based archival documents, books articles Dan, memoir literature, periodicals correspondence. Conclusions. Dan's synthesis love for family friends, God research. Great diligence, inquisitiveness fruitfulness are characteristic this path. How priest took care church affairs, explained theological questions needed by clergymen, gave examples from past exploits authoritative representatives clergy. As an he familiarized reader with ethnogenesis, settlement, culture daily life, inter-ethnic relations ethnic groups Bukovyna: Ruthenians (Ukrainians), Armenians, Jews, Lipovans, Gypsies. Folklore publications Bukovyna beyond eagerly awaited his collected songs, beliefs, proverbs, poems, legends, etc. His works, devoted villages, monasteries, churches, personalities, were various source base consisting authentic excellent knowledge archeography paleography. With enthusiasm, engaged protection monuments organization museums. was always patriot people, cared about development language, history. National Council, part General Unification Congress Bukovyna, which place 1918 Chernivtsi. fruitful activity noted leadership, community, governments Austria-Hungary Romania. For activity, received title Streets Radivtsi Suceava named honor. Today, work has again gained relevance circles Romania Ukraine