Studia Theologica No. II (XXII) / 2026
Man’s endeavour, aided by divine grace, to attain the vision of the divine light
Rev. Dr. Mercurie-Daniel Apostol The article analyses the stages of the spiritual ascent towards the vision of the divine light according to Saint Symeon the New Theologian: renunciation of the world, the choice of a spiritual father with total obedience, constant repentance accompanied by tears, and the struggle against the passions. Faith underpins the entire ascetic endeavour, and the uncreated divine light becomes accessible to the person who is progressively purified through these means.
