St Paisius’ Community in Dragomirna: Pastoral Care and
Spiritual Beauty
St Paisius’ Community in Dragomirna: Pastoral Care and
Spiritual Beauty
Author(s): Daniel Niţă-DanielescuSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History, Local History / Microhistory, Theology and Religion
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: Pious Paisius, Dragomirna Monastery; Hesychasm; monasticism;
Summary/Abstract: In 1763 the community led by Pious Paisius, comprising 64 members, received Dragomirna Monastery as their abode for permanent settlement. Under Pious Paisius’ guidance, a way of life took root, gained strength and vigour and began to be increasingly sought after, which those who describe it have termed “Paisian spirit”. It revealed to all the use and beauty of experiencing Christian teaching and pure prayer in communal life and the reward received even in this world for the effort of seeking holiness.
Journal: Analele Ştiinţifice ale Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi. Teologie Ortodoxă
- Issue Year: 2015
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 21-34
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English