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This chapter aims to assess whether an ethnic and linguistic minority, such as the Arbëreshë community in Southern Italy, could be considered a specific kind of cultural common. Commons are historically defined as resources connected to natural sphere and enjoyed collectively. The idea that cultures may be analysed under the perspective of commons produces relevant theoretical constructs which are not strictly related to, and therefore not identifiable only with, common-pool resources. With respect to this issue, the chapter offers a systematic analysis of three important dimensions, belonging to a specific community, that can be considered crucial for the definition of a new concept of cultural commons: culture, spatial dimension, and community aspect. Some evidence, drawn from the theoretical analysis and case study method, offers an overview which led to considered Arbëreshë community a unique cultural commons, able to generate shared value from its rich, complex, and lively identity.
The author is grateful to Demetrio Guzzardi, Giulio Peta, and Lucio Franco Masci for their contribution to this research work as privileged observers. The usual caveat applies. The author is also grateful to the participants at the International Conference on “Cultural Commons and Urban Dynamics. New Economic Paradigm for a Complex Social Map”, held in Catanzaro, October 2019, for their insightful comments and suggestions to an earlier version of this chapter.
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The Eparchy is managed by an Eparch nominated by the Pope. He is equated with the Roman Bishops, but before the ordination he can marry. The celebration of the mass is different from the Roman rite although it contains the same essential liturgical moments. For instance, the Eucharist is celebrated with fermented bread and wine while liturgical readings and hymns to Saints vary according to liturgical calendar.
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They represent the equivalent of the priests of the Roman rite.
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Macrì, E. (2020). Cultural Commons and Historical Identity: The Experience of the Arbëreshë Community in Southern Italy. In: Macrì, E., Morea, V., Trimarchi, M. (eds) Cultural Commons and Urban Dynamics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54418-8_13
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