Theological and Spiritual Foundations of Deification in the Thought of St. Sophrony Sakharov Cover Image

Fundamente teologico-spirituale ale îndumnezeirii în gândirea Sf. Sofronie Saharov
Theological and Spiritual Foundations of Deification in the Thought of St. Sophrony Sakharov

Author(s): Natanael (Nicolae) Zamfirache
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion
Published by: EDITURA RENAȘTEREA
Keywords: St. Sophrony Sakharov’s; deification; prayer; asceticism; experience with God.

Summary/Abstract: This study examines the theological and spiritual foundations of St. Sophrony Sakharov’s teaching on deification. It analyzes how the human potential for participation in the divine life is actualized in spiritual practice through asceticism, prayer, and communion. The study emphasizes that deification is a dynamic and transformative process, highlighting the significance of the hypostasis as the locus of the personal experience of communion with God. Furthermore, it underscores the centrality of union with Christ as the ultimate horizon of the entire Christian existence and the full realization of communion with God.

  • Issue Year: 7/2024
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 68-81
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Romanian
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