Theophonia the divine voice

Symeon the New Theologian

Catecheses and Thanksgivings, Volume I

These Greek catecheses and thanksgivings address monastic hearers on love, repentance, compunction and the practice of Christ’s commandments. Symeon links spiritual teaching with lived example, urging his hearers to examine the life expressed by their words.

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Key themes

  • Love and repentance
  • Compunction
  • Living the commandments

Questions for your reading

  • Why does Symeon give a teacher’s actions such weight alongside his words?

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Greek historical text in a digital transcription; the source publication date is not established.