ΟΝ THE MOHYLIAN SUBTEXT IN HRYHORII SKOVORODA’S DIALOGUE «ARCHISTRATIGUS MICHAEL'S FIGHT WITH SATAN»

The paper explores Hryhorii Skovoroda’s dialogue “Archistratigus Michael's Fight with Satan” (“Bran Arkhystratyha Mykhaila so Satanoiu”, 1783), which contains several quotations from two authors — Teofan Prokopovych and Varlaam Liashchevskyi – who belonged to Alma Mater, the Kyiv Mohyla Academy. Being a unique occurrence in writings, these contemporary have been analyzed as an instance of peculiar “Mohylian subtext” that sheds light on relationship between Ukrainian philosopher his Mater. In “Bran Arkhystratyha”, angelic ranks battling against demonic forces sing song taken Liashchevskyi’s tragicomedy “The Chased Church” (“Honymaia tserkov”) Prokopovych’s 1709 epinikion honor tsar Peter’s victory near Poltava. While verses slightly changed (Antichrist replaces ‘apostate’ ‘otstupnyk’) reflect major theme Arkhystratyha” fight Satan presence fragments Liashchevskyi's text is even more important, only available source for reconstructing textual content this tragicomedy, we do not possess any extant copies. Of particular interest are also paratextual materials attached Prokopovych. All three citations accompanied by explanatory note stating: 1) author whom citation belongs; 2) authors’ affiliation Kyiv-Mohyla Academy; 3) information about fire destroyed library Academy February 29, 1780. This choice testifies specific urge part Mater its representatives years after threatened book collection cultural legacy. personal tribute, notion memory acquires meaning for, case Liashchevskyi, preserves would otherwise transmitted. Thus, ‘victory’ glorified becomes first foremost oblivion, through projection Word into realm eternity.