Dear colleagues.

   We would like to present you the next issue of our journal. In the individual studies the authors present their findings in the fields of history, theology, social work and history. In the first study, the authors show some historical and statistical data that have influenced the current situation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is easy to notice, even without further research and study, that BiH is a country with huge economic problems that create a sense of lack of perspective among younger people. The second article describes with the position of Roma people in Slovakia during the socialist period. It focuses its attention mainly on the approach of the state and analyses various measures in relation to the assimilation and integration of the Roma people. The article aims to identify the priority concepts of the state that determined the contexts and basic views of the Roma people in Czechoslovakia from 1945 to 1980. The author of another article is describing Cyril of Jerusalem as an excellent teacher and catechist. In his work he tried to bring to the catechumens all the important parts of the spiritual life of the Church. The authors of the next article discuss the motivation of students to choose the field of study Social Work. Choosing a profession is a key moment in the life of every individual and the decision to study at a university is influenced by a number of factors. The author of fifth article approaches the topic of mercy in the Old and New Testaments. In conclusion, he comes to an idea that is closely related to mercy: What is the reward for all those who do not forget God's commandment of mercy in their lives and manifest it in their daily lives? The author of the following study deals with a serious current issue - the problem of dementia, which is becoming an increasingly global problem of our time every day. In the article, he points out how important it is to do everything possible to reduce the impact of this problem on the life of a person, his loved ones and the entire society. The last study presents a look into ecclesiology. The author here introduces several important basic terms in the researched topic. At the end of the issue, there is a review of a new interesting monograph on the topic of the possibility of incorporating Byzantine iconography into the art therapy process.

   We believe that the studies in this issue will enrich your intellectual perspectives with new knowledge and use in your creative scientific and academic work.

  Pavol Kochan (editor)

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