Barsanuphius and John: Questions and Answers 1-229
The first 229 responses offer guidance to monks on renunciation, prayer, illness and life together. The opening exchange places a monk’s wish to join the community within the Gospel call to leave possessions and follow Christ.
Greek1 edition
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Book languageGreek
Ελευθέριος Μερετάκης, Το Βυζάντιον / Γρηγόριος Παλαμάς, Thessaloniki · 1988
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Key themes
- Spiritual counsel
- Life in community
Questions for your reading
- How does the first response connect renunciation with living among the brothers?
About the editions
Translation and editing credits: Stavroula Zachariadou / Σταυρούλα Ζαχαριάδου.
