Il significato della metafora di cuore nella spiritualità di Teofane il Recluso (1815–1894)
The meaning of the metaphor of the heart in the spirituality of Theophane the Recluse (1815–1894)

Summary/Abstract: Spirituality Theophane the Recluse refers to the metaphor of the heart, the source of which is found in the patristic tradition, particularly in the Philokalia. Theophan drawing from the heritage of the Fathers of the Church, appealed especially to the theory of the spiritual senses and identify the heart with the mind (rus. “um”). Using the metaphor of the heart tried to explain the Christian spiritual life, the heart would be a place of a spiritual encounter between God and man. Human being can ‘see’ God only by a spiritual eyes and a pure heart. Theophan also drew attention to the spiritual gifts of discernment and vigilance in the heart.

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