Tito Colliander

Tito Colliander was a Finnish writer, poet, orthodox theologian and novelist (1904–1989). He was born at Saint Petersburg and died at Helsinki.

Also recorded as Tito Fritiof Colliander.

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Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading Tito Fritiof Colliander. His recorded language was Swedish. His recorded confession was Eastern Orthodoxy.

He married Ina Colliander. Other recorded relations include Baba Lybeck.

Career and activity

Tito Colliander worked in creative and professional writing, Eastern Orthodox theology and icon.

He worked at Helsinki and Porvoo.

Recognition and collections

Tito Colliander received Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize, Karl Emil Tollander Prize and Swedish Academy Finland Prize.

Identity

What the record establishes about Tito Colliander.

Tito Colliander is recorded as having received Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize and Karl Emil Tollander Prize. Tito Colliander is recorded with the citizenship of Finland and Grand Duchy of Finland. Tito Colliander is recorded as writer, poet, orthodox theologian and novelist. Open Library catalogues 11 works under this name.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Tito Colliander may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Tito Colliander is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q713196.

Catalogued works

11 works under this name are catalogued by Open Library.

Aarnikotka. Ateria. Kahdet kasvot. Kohtaaminen. Korsta get. Lahella. Lapsuuteni huvilat. Nuoruuden sillat. Sju sagor. Förbarma dig. The way of the ascetics.

Scholarly footprint

Bibliographic registers publish measured figures for this heading: 10 language editions of the general reference literature carrying an article (Wikimedia (language editions)). A count of publications is evidence of attention, not of standing, and is given here only as a measure.

Evidence base

This article draws on 3 independent source lineages. Copies and mirrors of the same underlying record were collapsed into a single witness, so 3 means 3 genuinely separate publishers of record. 16 further registers were consulted and returned nothing for this heading.

In detail

the recorded working language is Swedish.

The field of work recorded is creative and professional writing, Eastern Orthodox theology and icon. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are essay, autobiography, poetry and religious.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Helsinki and Porvoo.

Distinctions recorded are Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland, Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize, Karl Emil Tollander Prize and Swedish Academy Finland Prize.

Chronology

  1. 1904Tito Colliander born at Saint Petersburg.
  2. 1904Tito Colliander was born in 1904 at Saint Petersburg.
  3. 1989Tito Colliander died at Helsinki.
  4. 1989Tito Colliander died in 1989 at Helsinki.
  5. 2002Calea asceților digitised by Internet Archive.
  6. 2002Calea asceților (2002) is digitised and catalogued by Internet Archive.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    Book Review: <scp>A Commentary on the Divine Liturgy</scp> . By Nicholas Cabasilas. S.P.C.K. 1960. 18s. 6d.; <scp>The Way of the Ascetics</scp> . By Tito Colliander. Hodder and Stoughton. 1960. 9s. 6d, Theology, 1961

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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    Colliander, Elof, Lexikon des gesamten Buchwesens Online

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  3. 3.

    Open Library author record for Tito Colliander (Internet Archive), 11 catalogued works.

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  4. 4.

    Tito Colliander ja Hitlerin Saksa: Poliittisen pyhiinvaeltajan profiili, 2025

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  5. 5.

    Directory of Open Access Journals lists 1 article naming Tito Colliander.

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  6. 6.

    Internet Archive, 1 digitised item catalogued under Tito Colliander as creator.

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  7. 7.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q713196: Tito Colliander

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

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  8. 8.

    “Tito Colliander”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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