Catecheses 7-20
The middle group of catecheses continues Symeon’s instruction to monks. The opening calls for sustained ascetic effort, while the surrounding addresses connect repentance and prayer with the recognition of grace in daily life.
Greek1 edition
Available edition
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Book languageGreek
Ofelimou Vivliou, Athens · 1970s; vol2 title1974
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Key themes
- Ascetic perseverance
- Grace and prayer
Questions for your reading
- How does the opening of Catechesis 7 describe the effort required of the ascetic?
