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Caracterul neptic şi isihast al monahismului ortodox şi athonit
The neptic and hesychastic character of the orthodox athonite monasticism

Author(s): Gheorghios Kapsanis
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Renaşterea Cluj
Keywords: Orthodox monasticism, Holy Mount Athos, hesychastic practices, ascetic practices

Summary/Abstract: The first part of the text is a presentation of the millenary patristic roots of the neptic and hesychastic Tradition in the Orthodox monasticism. The text emphasizes the theologians on the Holy Mount Athos and their ascetic and hesychastic practices, the specifi c features and the contemporary aspects of the monastic life within this space of excellence for those in search of perfection.

  • Issue Year: III/2009
  • Issue No: 01
  • Page Range: 5-12
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Romanian