Nicodim of Tismana

Studia Theologica No. I (XVII) / 2024 Research sources and related topics in the history and iconography of Polovragi Monastery Lecturer, Dr Ioniță Apostolache

This article provides an overview of the main academic sources devoted to Polovragi Monastery, analysing the contributions of Alexandru Ștefulescu, Archimandrite Veniamin Micle and the album Polovragi, the Monastery Close to Heaven. History. Spirituality. Art. The reader gains a comprehensive overview of the history, architecture and iconographic programme of this Brâncoveanu foundation, with an emphasis on the stylistic links between Polovragi and Hurezi Monastery.

Studia Humanitatis No. I (XIII) / 2022 The Influence of Hesychasm on Romanian Monasticism Academician, University Professor, Dr Răzvan Theodorescu

Palamite Hesychasm and its influence on monasticism and ecclesiastical culture in Wallachia and Moldavia in the 14th century form the central theme of this article, which analyses concrete evidence such as the will of Metropolitan Hariton, the work of Nicodim of Vodița and Tismana, and the monograms on the embroidered epitrachelion of Tismana, in order to demonstrate the presence and spread of Hesychast doctrine north of the Danube.

Studia Humanitatis No. I (X) / 2020 Bishop Vartolomeu Stănescu – a providential hierarch. Pastoral and missionary achievements Rev. Dr. Laurențiu Rădoi

Bishop Vartolomeu Stănescu of Râmnic (1921–1950) was one of the most active hierarchs of the Romanian Orthodox Church in the first half of the 20th century, distinguishing himself through the founding of the ‘Renașterea’ Society, the organisation of parish centres, libraries and priests’ residences, the establishment of clergy credit unions, and the revitalisation of monastic life in Oltenia. His pastoral, missionary and cultural work profoundly transformed the Diocese of Râmnic, providing the clergy and faithful of Oltenia with solid frameworks for religious, social and economic development.

Studia Theologica No. II (VI) / 2018 Mystical Confession and the Ascetic Life in the Legacy of Romanian Neo-Hesychasm. Saint Calinic of Cernica – Father of the Fathers in the Oltenia Region Lecturer, Dr Ioniță Apostolache

This article analyses the ascetic and mystical profile of Saint Calinic of Cernica, the bishop of the Diocese of Râmnic, situating him within the tradition of Paisian Neo-Hesychasm and Romanian Philocalic spirituality. Through the writings of Father Dumitru Stăniloae, Metropolitan Antonie Plămădeală and Metropolitan Nestor Vornicescu, the article highlights the original synthesis achieved by the saint between prayer, strict asceticism, charity and charitable building projects in 19th-century Oltenia.

Studia Humanitatis No. I (V) / 2018 Grand Voivode, Duke and Despot: Mircea I, the founder of the country Academician, University Professor, Dr Răzvan Theodorescu

The reign of Mircea the Elder is analysed as the founding era of medieval Romanian civilisation, characterised by four defining features: political realism reflected in his territorial titles, the cultural synthesis between the Gothic West, Palaeologan Byzantium and Arab-Turkish Islam; spiritual tolerance, illustrated by his sheltering of Sheikh Bedreddin of Samavna and Bulgarian refugees; and the aesthetic Romanity highlighted by the balanced architecture of Cozia, in contrast to the exuberance of contemporary Moravian places of worship.

Studia Theologica No. I (I) / 2016 The Lives of the Holy Monks Daniil and Misail of Turnu Hieromonk Antim Motorga, Rev. Dr. Ștefan Zară

This article presents the hermit traditions of the Cozia Mountains and the lives of the Holy Monks Daniil the Hermit and Misail the Nacealnic, who lived as ascetics in caves beneath the Cozia cliff in the 17th century. A disciple of Daniil, Misail founded the Hermitage of Daniil and Misail, and their relics were laid in the foundations of the church built by Bishop Varlaam of Râmnic in 1676.

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