Preconditions for the Establishment of the Facility of the Society of Jesus in Lviv

The article describes the preconditions for establishment of collegium Society Jesus in Lviv second half 16th century. By analyzing existing sources and studies on history Jesuit order, it is relatively easy to notice a significant bias favour studying their educational activities. At same time, almost no exist which could illustrate development facility itself context events those times. Hence, there great number terminological factual inconsistencies, as well interpretation Jesuits’ activity only terms work. In this regard, aim make an attempt research based sources. Moreover, main goal establish objectives plans order local basis published by play role addressing issue. Firstly, these are statutory documents Jesuits — Formulas Institute (consist apostolic letters issued Pope Paul III Julius III) Constitution Jesus. Due documents, certain issues may be clarified first place, functioning mechanism facilities. epistolary heritage less importance: particular, one where ongoing cases that time addressed. After already can noted had completely separate develop network, teaching different sciences children was not aim. Instead, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth considered territory missionary work further movement East. Furthermore, with status college traced long before official invitation monks Lviv. Considerable attention paid notion “college,” important understanding motives explains its activity. On results obtained article, necessary conclusions made conduct studies.