Ansamblul mănăstiresc Sfinții Trei Ierarhi din Iași. Între tradiție monahală și restaurare (sfârșitul secolului al XIX-lea, începutul secolului al XX-lea)
The Monastery Complex of Saints Three Hierarchs of Iasi. Between Monastic Tradition and Restoration (late 19th, early 20th century)

Author(s): Elisei Nedescu
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History of Church(es), Theology and Religion, History of Religion
Published by: Editura Doxologia
Keywords: “Saints Three Hierarchs” Monastery; Gothic Hall; 19th century;
Summary/Abstract: Public memory, historical research, and architectural expertise have established the “Saints Three Hierarchs” Monastery as a representative monument of Romanian civilization—with evident scholarly credibility—since the end of the 19th century. The recognition of the church and the Gothic Hall, that is, the entire monastic ensemble, led architect Nicolae Gabrielescu to note, in 1899, that “the long line of churches with Moldavian character had reached a stage of perfection and took on a final form of brilliance through the creation of the ‘Three Hierarchs,’ which rose in the heart of Iași. The slender proportions of the building and the richness of the decoration surpass all that our neighbors possess, making it truly unique in Europe”1. This study aims to systematically and objectively highlight the importance of the “Saints Three Hierarchs” monastic ensemble in Iași as a key spiritual, cultural, and educational element in shaping future generations of monks, priests, and believers, as well as the need to raise public awareness of the importance of preserving and conserving a monument representative of the entire Romanian culture.

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