Saint John Climacus

Via Peregrina No. II (XX) / 2025 The Sinai Peninsula and Christian Egypt. St Catherine’s Monastery Theodora Videscu

St Catherine’s Monastery on the Sinai Peninsula, one of the oldest Orthodox monastic settlements in the world, is presented in the context of its biblical history, the role of Empress Helena and Emperor Justinian in its foundation, as well as its links with Romanian rulers such as Constantin Brâncoveanu and Metropolitan Antim Ivireanul, who was exiled to Sinai.

Studia Theologica No. II (XVIII) / 2024 Dimensions of the Catechesis of the Holy Fathers: From the Early Centuries to Today’s Catechetical Mission Rev. Prof. Dr. habil. Constantin Necula

The article analyses the catechetical model of the Church Fathers, from Saint Justin the Martyr and Saint Hippolytus to Saint John Chrysostom and Isidore of Seville, beginning with the primary catechumenate and identifying, through the work of the scholar Francesco Trisoglio, eight patristic catechetical approaches proposed as an alternative to the crisis in contemporary preaching.

Studia Theologica No. II (XVIII) / 2024 Temperance, the right path, the guardian of mind and body against the defilement of sin His Eminence Varsanufie

The virtue of temperance is examined as an essential means of attaining holiness, through self-control, discernment and the restraint of the passions, with reference to the teachings of Saints Basil the Great, John Cassian, Maximus the Confessor and Ephrem the Syrian. The sins of intemperance — gluttony, avarice and sexual immorality — are examined as forms of estrangement from God, whilst fasting and philanthropy are proposed as remedies.

Colloquium No. II (XII) / 2021 On Prayer (II). An interview with Father Archimandrite Veniamin Micle Fr. Constantin Olariu

The dialogue with Father Veniamin explores the nature, forms and role of prayer in Christian life, emphasising that prayer is an ontological necessity for humankind – not a magical practice, but an act of freedom and communion with God. The different kinds of prayer are analysed according to the teachings of Saint John Climacus, Saint Symeon the New Theologian and Saint Theophan the Recluse, as well as the role of the spiritual father in guiding the faithful along the path of pure prayer.

The Words of the Fathers No. I (X) / 2020 On Gratitude. A teaching on the veneration of the icon of Christ and on the testimony of our brother Thaddeus Teodor Studitul

A monastic sermon, translated from Greek by Octavian Gordon, urges gratitude towards God as the foundation of the spiritual life, drawing on Scripture and the example of Brother Thaddeus, a slave of Scythian origin who became a monk and martyr. Faith and a pure life are presented as inseparable, whilst the iconoclasts are condemned for their refusal to recognise the icon of Christ.

Spiritalitas No. II (IX) / 2019 The ills of education in our time. Proposals for a cure Professor (Dr), Emeritus Dimitrie Țelenghídis

This article proposes a diagnosis and a programme for remedying the ills of contemporary Greek education, identifying the root cause as the gradual estrangement of the people from Christ. Drawing on Canon 102 of the Quinisext Council, Saint Gregory Palamas, Saint Nicholas Cabasilas and Saint John of the Desert, the author argues that existential repentance and the sacramental life of the Church constitute the only effective remedy.

Spiritalitas No. I (VIII) / 2019 On Temptations Protos. Arsenie Muscalu

This article analyses the theological distinction between temptation and trial in man’s spiritual life, drawing on scriptural texts and the teachings of Saints John Climacus, Isaac the Syrian, the Apostles James and Paul, and Silouan the Athonite. The reader comes to understand that temptation arises from sinful inclinations or the work of the devil, whilst trial is ordained by God for the sake of strengthening, humility and spiritual growth.

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