From Empire to Nation State: the Greek Communities in Northern Dobrudja (1878–1880)

Key Points

• The article highlights tensions between Greek communities and the secular administration during Romanian annexation, and describes how identities shifted post-empire.
• Following the annexation by Romania, Greeks in Constanța, Tulcea, and Sulina fought to maintain control over their orthodox christian churches from the Ottoman Empire.
• The study utilizes historical documents to analyze the relationship dynamics between Greek and Bulgarian churches and the Romanian authorities over time.
• This examination underscores the complexities of community identity in the context of national transitions during the late 19th century.