Papal naming: structural-semantic features and traditions

This article describes papal names, their structural-semantic features in the context of anthroponymic transformations, and motives of their choice. The new name acquires a symbolic meaning and provides a clue to understand the goals set by a newly elected Pope.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: S I Garagulya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) 2008-06-01
Series:Polylinguality and Transcultural Practices
Online Access:http://journals.rudn.ru/polylinguality/article/viewFile/1744/1217