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The source for research in this article are adaptations of dogmatic and moralizing texts printed in Basilians typography in 18th century. Examined texts have Polish, Latin and Orthodox Church language origin. Their role in shaping the Ukrainian literary language and style typical of Ukrainian religious literature was studied. Analyses of their influence on the formation of recipients, and in this context the process of shaping the identity of the Uniates, shows Eastern and Western influences.