Romanian spiritual landmarks in the history of Romanian monasticism Cover Image

Repere spirituale în istoria monahismului romanesc
Romanian spiritual landmarks in the history of Romanian monasticism

Author(s): Constantin Aionei
Subject(s): History, Pastoral Theology, Eastern Orthodoxy
Published by: Ideas Forum International Academic and Scientific Association
Keywords: monks; Monasteries; Saint John Cassian; Saint Nicodemus of Tismana;

Summary/Abstract: This article presents the life and work of the most important landmarks spirituality in the history of Romanian monasticism: Saint John Cassian,Saint Nicodemus of Tismana, Basil of Poiana Marului, Saint Pious Paisie Velicikovski Calinic Cernicanul. By their monks, monasteries were centers of spiritual faith and spirituality. Through their personalities who have excelled in the area of culture,spirituality and holiness, monasteries have performed a spiritual role in the life of the Romanian people and that type of training was at the root of Romanian civilization.

  • Issue Year: 1/2015
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 82-90
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Romanian