Theophonia the divine voice

Saint Symeon the New Theologian; translated by Daniel K. Griggs

Divine Eros: Hymns

Fifty-eight hymns speak of repentance, divine light, love and the experience of God. Symeon alternates confession and thanksgiving with theological reflection, often addressing God directly.

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  • Divine light
  • Confession and thanksgiving

Questions for your reading

  • How does the direct address to God shape the relation between theology and personal testimony?