Which satirical novel by Emmanouil Roidis caused him to be excommunicated by the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece in 1866?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Pope Joan depicting a medieval female pontiff
- Step 1: Emmanouil Roidis published 'Pope Joan' (Pappissa Ioanna) in 1866, subtitled 'A Medieval Study'. Its biting Voltairean irony, ecclesiastical satire, and irreverent wit provoked an immediate condemnation and anathema from the Church. Answer: Pope Joan depicting a medieval female pontiff. Why not the others: "The King of the Mountain epic" is an Edmond About French novel satirizing Greek brigandage, translated into Greek; "History of Modern Greek State" is an historiographical work by Konstantinos Paparrigopoulos, not a satirical novel; "The Syrian Tales collection" is a later prose collection by Roidis reflecting his memories of Syros island.
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