Martyria magazine · issue IX of the series

Issue II / 2019 July – December

A return to Saint Antim of Ivire, the Hieromartyr, patron of the Romanian language and a printer in the hearts of the faithful, a theme explored in depth by His Eminence Varsanufie in Argument — from…

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A return to Saint Antim of Ivire, the Hieromartyr, patron of the Romanian language and a printer in the hearts of the faithful, a theme explored in depth by His Eminence Varsanufie in Argument — from an Antimian collection containing Saint Antim’s Palm Sunday sermons (Fr. Jan Nicolae), the printed works against the schism of the Papists (Protos. Antim Motorga) and the printing activities at the Metropolis of Ungrovlahia (1691–1694, Archimandrite Mihail Stanciu), a ‘Brief Overview of Antimology over the Last Two Decades’ by Associate Professor Ioan St. Lazăr, a continuation of the study on Bishop Sofronie Vulpescu, articles on the coat of arms of Saint Antim and the demolition of the Church of the Forty Martyrs in Bucharest, A eulogy to Saint Stephen the First Martyr by Saint Proclus, a study by Professor Dimitrie Țelenghidis of Thessaloniki on the ills of education, and a word of wisdom from Abba Iulian Prodromitus, in an interview conducted by George Crăsnean.

Studia Theologica

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01 Saint Antim Ivireanul, Hierarch and Martyr – champion of the Romanian language and a printer in the hearts of the faithful His Eminence Varsanufie 02 The Lord’s Entry into the Non-Eucharistic City. The Didache of Palm Sunday. A Micro-History of the Sacraments in Romania in the Time of Saint Antim of Ivire Associate Professor, Dr habil. Jan Nicolae 03 ‘It was the Lord’s will that it should be printed’ by ‘the humble Antim Ivireanul’, a book ‘to be given as a gift to the Orthodox’ concerning ‘the schism of the Papists’ Hieromonk Antim Motorga 04 Hieromonk Antim Ivireanul – printer at the Metropolis of Ungrovlahia and abbot of the Monastery of Saint Sava in Bucharest (1691–1694) Archimandrite, PhD candidate Mihail Stanciu

Studia Humanitatis

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05 The Coat of Arms of Saint Antim of Ivire – possible stylistic interpretations Professor, PhD Mihael Palade 06 The context of the demolition of the Church of the Forty Martyrs in Bucharest: previously unpublished documents Dr. Oana-Mădălina Popescu 07 A brief overview of anti-mythology over the last two decades Associate Professor, PhD Ioan Lazăr 08 The Ministry of Bishop Sofronie Vulpescu in Râmnic (1913–1918) II Rev. Dr. Laurențiu Rădoi

The Words of the Fathers

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09 A eulogy to Saint Stephen the First Martyr The Saint Proclu

Spiritalitas

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10 The ills of education in our time. Proposals for a cure Professor (Dr), Emeritus Dimitrie Țelenghídis

Colloquium

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11 On the health of the soul. A helpful word from Abba Julian the Prodromite George Crăsnean

Issue illustration

This issue features frescoes from various churches within the Archdiocese of Râmnic.Photographs: Fr Mihail Cazacu and Cosmina Bădescu.

Fresco of two monastics (a nun and a monk), in black habits, holding crosses.
Fresco of two monastics (a nun and a monk), in black habits, holding crosses.
Fresco scene: a fortified city with towers and a crowned king on a terrace.
Fresco scene: a fortified city with towers and a crowned king on a terrace.
Fresco of the Apostle Paul, in a red robe, holding a book and a sphere.
Fresco of the Apostle Paul, in a red robe, holding a book and a sphere.
Fresco from a church of the Râmnic Archdiocese: a young man on horseback, in a white garment.
Fresco from a church of the Râmnic Archdiocese: a young man on horseback, in a white garment.
Decorative fresco: a brown acanthus rosette with a central quatrefoil flower.
Decorative fresco: a brown acanthus rosette with a central quatrefoil flower.
Fresco of Saint George on horseback slaying the dragon, with a small figure beside.
Fresco of Saint George on horseback slaying the dragon, with a small figure beside.
Fresco frieze: two standing donors, a decorative medallion and a rider on horseback.
Fresco frieze: two standing donors, a decorative medallion and a rider on horseback.
Fresco of the Prophet Isaiah in an arched niche, holding a scroll.
Fresco of the Prophet Isaiah in an arched niche, holding a scroll.
Fresco of an ancient philosopher in an arched niche, holding a scroll, wearing a turban and mantle.
Fresco of an ancient philosopher in an arched niche, holding a scroll, wearing a turban and mantle.
Fresco scene: Death (a skeleton with a scythe) above the hills, with the sun and moon and a dragon.
Fresco scene: Death (a skeleton with a scythe) above the hills, with the sun and moon and a dragon.
Decorative fresco: a medallion with an orange quatrefoil flower.
Decorative fresco: a medallion with an orange quatrefoil flower.
Two fresco panels: a Sibyl (prophetess) and the philosopher Plato, crowned, holding a scroll.
Two fresco panels: a Sibyl (prophetess) and the philosopher Plato, crowned, holding a scroll.
Fresco of the Prophet Jonah in an arched niche, holding a scroll.
Fresco of the Prophet Jonah in an arched niche, holding a scroll.
Fresco depicting Christ in the tomb (the 'Extreme Humility'), beneath a red canopy.
Fresco depicting Christ in the tomb (the 'Extreme Humility'), beneath a red canopy.
Circular fresco with Christ and a holy hierarch, with angels and a blessing figure above.
Circular fresco with Christ and a holy hierarch, with angels and a blessing figure above.
Decorative fresco: a gold acanthus scroll around a central quatrefoil rosette.
Decorative fresco: a gold acanthus scroll around a central quatrefoil rosette.
Fresco of a Sibyl (prophetess), holding a scroll, between two trees.
Fresco of a Sibyl (prophetess), holding a scroll, between two trees.
Painted votive inscription (pisanie) on the church wall, with a red ornamental header and Cyrillic script.
Painted votive inscription (pisanie) on the church wall, with a red ornamental header and Cyrillic script.
Fresco of a Sibyl (prophetess), in a blue robe and red mantle, holding a scroll.
Fresco of a Sibyl (prophetess), in a blue robe and red mantle, holding a scroll.
Fresco of an apostle (evangelist), in a green robe, holding the Gospel book.
Fresco of an apostle (evangelist), in a green robe, holding the Gospel book.
Wall fresco with a prophet, a winged angel and a prophet holding tablets, with a decorative border.
Wall fresco with a prophet, a winged angel and a prophet holding tablets, with a decorative border.

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Board of Directors

His Eminence Dr. Varsanufie, Archbishop of Râmnic – Founding President
Fr. Dr. Ștefan Zară, Cultural Counselor of the Archdiocese of Râmnic – Director

Editorial Board

(in alphabetical order)

  • Prof. Dr. Constantin Bălăceanu-Stolnici, Romanian Academy
  • Prof. Dr. Dan Berindei, Romanian Academy
  • Dr. Bogdan Tătaru-Cazaban, Researcher at the Institute for the History of Religions, Romanian Academy
  • Dan Ciachir, writer – Bucharest
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ion Marian Croitoru, Faculty of Orthodox Theology, Valahia University of Târgoviște
  • Prof. Dr. Nae Georgescu, Bucharest
  • Lect. Dr. Octavian Gordon, University of Bucharest
  • Prof. Dr. Marina Kolovopulu, Faculty of Theology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  • Prof. Dr. Mihaela Palade, University of Bucharest
  • Prof. Dr. Ioan-Aurel Pop, President of the Romanian Academy
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Svetoslav Ribolov, Faculty of Orthodox Theology, University of Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Prof. Dr. Ioan Scurtu, member of the Academy of Romanian Scientists – Bucharest
  • Dinu Săraru, writer, member of the Academy of Romanian Scientists – Bucharest
  • Prof. Dr. Răzvan Theodorescu, Vice-President of the Romanian Academy
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nicolae Xionis, Faculty of Theology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Proofreading

  • Dr. Ema Pestroiu
  • Fr. Constantin Olariu

Graphic Design and Layout

Atelierul de grafică

Typefaces

Calluna, Alegreya Sans

Printing

Dinasty Books