Saint Paisius Velichkovsky and the Hesychast Renewal in Romanian Monasticism of the 18th century
Saint Paisius Velichkovsky and the Hesychast Renewal in Romanian Monasticism of the 18th century

Summary/Abstract: The first part of this article answers the question, Who is St Paisius highlighting his birth, family, education, spiritual formation, and monastic life in Ukrainian and Romanian monasteries and on Mount Athos, and his return to Moldova where he lived in Dragomirna, Secu and Neamţ. The second part is dedicated to a short description of the monastic life in Neamţ Monastery. The third part demonstrates the underlying importance of the translation of The Philokalia for Orthodox monastic spirituality. In the fourth part we present some rules of living established by St Paisius as experienced in the monasteries where he lived. Finally, we show how St Paisius is respected and venerated today in the Orthodox Church.

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