Theophonia the divine voice

Saint Symeon the New Theologian

Catecheses 1-6

The opening six catecheses address love, repentance, endurance and formation in monastic life. Symeon’s pastoral address joins exhortation to personal examination of the life required by the Gospel.

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Ofelimou Vivliou, Athens · 1970s; vol2 title1974

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Key themes

  • Love and repentance
  • Monastic formation

Questions for your reading

  • How does the first catechesis describe love through the conduct of spiritual people?