Martyria magazine · issue XII of the series

Issue II / 2021 July – December

Under the banner of steadfastness in the true glorification of God, a theme introduced by His Eminence Father Varsanufie — based on a study by Father Stoyan Chilikov of Plovdiv on the anthropological…

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Under the banner of steadfastness in the true glorification of God, a theme introduced by His Eminence Father Varsanufie — based on a study by Father Stoyan Chilikov of Plovdiv on the anthropological conflicts surrounding the correlation between dogma–ethos within the Church, to a text by Father Ștefan Zară on the veneration of the departed in the writings of pagan and Christian antiquity, and a study by Dragoș-Cătălin Jumugă on the life of the soul according to Saint Macarius the Egyptian, a feature in Studia Humanitatis with Academician Răzvan Theodorescu on the art of Brâncoveanu, two wills of Archimandrite Hrisant Penetis, the continuation of the study on Bishop Antim Petrescu, a linguistic essay by Lecturer Octavian Gordon — ‘Proroc’ or ‘prooroc’? — and Dinu Săraru on the legendary Potecași, Homily XV by Saint Gregory the Great, patristic writings by Archimandrite Maximos Constas and Father Gheorghe D. Metallinós, part II of the interview with Archimandrite Veniamin Micle on prayer, and Elena Dulgheru’s dramaturgical essay on The Island – madness in Christ.

Studia Theologica

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01 On steadfastness in the proper worship of God His Eminence Varsanufie 02 Anthropological conflicts concerning the correlation between dogma and ethos within the Church Associate Professor Stoyan Chilikov 03 ‘That is why this place is called a cemetery’: The veneration of the departed in the writings of pagan and Christian antiquity Rev. Dr. Ștefan Zară 04 On the Life of the Soul: Elements of Psychoanalysis and Spirituality in the Homilies of Saint Macarius the Egyptian PhD candidate Dragoș-Cătălin Jumugă

Studia Humanitatis

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05 ‘The great legacy of his achievements and lineage’. Historical notes on Brâncoveanu art Academician, University Professor, Dr Răzvan Theodorescu 06 Two wills of Archimandrite Hrisant Penetis, adorned with icons Dr. Oana-Mădălina Popescu 07 Bishop Antim Petrescu — the shortest tenure in the See of Râmnic (II) Rev. Dr. Laurențiu Rădoi 08 ‘Proroc’ or ‘prooroc’? Lecturer, PhD Octavian Gordon 09 Over 50 years in the service of the legendary Potecași Dinu Săraru

The Words of the Fathers

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10 Fifth Homily. Delivered to the people in the Church of the Blessed Apostle Andrew, on the day of his feast Grigorie cel Mare

Spiritalitas

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11 A Carefree Life The Most Reverend Archbishop Maximos Constas 12 In prayer and fasting. Worship and asceticism: components of Orthodox spiritual life Rev. Prof. Dr. Emeritus Gheorghe Metallinós

Colloquium

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13 On Prayer (II). An interview with Father Archimandrite Veniamin Micle Fr. Constantin Olariu

Theatrum

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14 Ostrovul – madness for Christ, the crucifixion of the old man and a defiance of the lukewarm spirit Elena Dulgheru

Issue illustration

This issue features illustrations of stone architectural elements from the monasteries of the Archdiocese of Râmnic. Photo: Fr Mihail Cazacu

Pierced stone balustrade panel, with acanthus scrolls.
Pierced stone balustrade panel, with acanthus scrolls.
Carved stone slab with a double-headed eagle beneath a crown.
Carved stone slab with a double-headed eagle beneath a crown.
Carved stone medallion with a bird (eagle), circular.
Carved stone medallion with a bird (eagle), circular.
Arched stone door frame, carved, with ornaments.
Arched stone door frame, carved, with ornaments.
Illuminated charter (document) with a floral border and a pendant seal.
Illuminated charter (document) with a floral border and a pendant seal.
Carved stone medallion with a double-headed eagle, circular.
Carved stone medallion with a double-headed eagle, circular.
Carved stone frieze, with a row of dentils (brackets).
Carved stone frieze, with a row of dentils (brackets).
Pierced stone panel with acanthus scrolls.
Pierced stone panel with acanthus scrolls.
Illuminated charter (document) with a floral border and a seal.
Illuminated charter (document) with a floral border and a seal.
Twisted stone column, with a capital and carved ornament.
Twisted stone column, with a capital and carved ornament.
Stone door frame, with a simple molding.
Stone door frame, with a simple molding.
Carved stone panel with acanthus scrolls, a central flower and leaves.
Carved stone panel with acanthus scrolls, a central flower and leaves.
Stone slab with an engraved inscription (pisanie).
Stone slab with an engraved inscription (pisanie).
Carved stone door frame (portal), with an ornamented border.
Carved stone door frame (portal), with an ornamented border.
Twisted (spiral) stone column, with a carved capital.
Twisted (spiral) stone column, with a carved capital.
Carved stone frieze fragment, with acanthus scrolls and a rosette.
Carved stone frieze fragment, with acanthus scrolls and a rosette.
Stone column with a carved capital.
Stone column with a carved capital.
Pierced (openwork) stone balustrade panels, with scrolls and a relief.
Pierced (openwork) stone balustrade panels, with scrolls and a relief.
Pierced stone panel with rosettes and scrolls.
Pierced stone panel with rosettes and scrolls.
Carved stone medallion with a double-headed eagle (coat of arms), circular, from a monastery church of the Râmnic Archdiocese.
Carved stone medallion with a double-headed eagle (coat of arms), circular, from a monastery church of the Râmnic Archdiocese.
Stone column with a carved capital and base.
Stone column with a carved capital and base.
Carved stone door frame (portal), with a votive inscription in the tympanum.
Carved stone door frame (portal), with a votive inscription in the tympanum.

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Board of Directors

His Eminence Dr. Varsanufie, Archbishop of Râmnic – Founding President
Fr. Dr. Ștefan Zară, Fr. Constantin Olariu, Counselors of the Cultural Sector of the Archdiocese of Râmnic – Directors

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

  • Fr. Constantin Olariu
  • PhD Cand. Dragoș Cătălin Jumugă

Graphic Design and Layout

Atelierul de grafică

Typefaces

Calluna, Alegreya Sans

Printing

Dinasty Books