Tismana Monastery

Studia Humanitatis No. II (XVIII) / 2024 Bishop Atanasie Dincă, a great psalmist and a man of vocation (1945–1948) Rev. Dr. Laurențiu Rădoi

This article traces the life and work of Bishop Atanasie Dincă (1896–1973), from his origins in the village of Tânganu and his entry into monastic life at Tismana Monastery, through to his roles as abbot at Căldărușani and Cernica, as patriarchal vicar and as locum tenens of the Diocese of Râmnic (1945–1948), highlighting the profile of a remarkable hierarch distinguished by his liturgical ministry, psaltic music and administrative work, who was forced into retirement by the Communist regime.

Studia Humanitatis No. I (XV) / 2023 Vartolomeu Stănescu – a revered hierarch and patriotic senator (I) Rev. Dr. Laurențiu Rădoi

Between 1920 and 1940, Bishop Vartolomeu Stănescu of Râmnic was involved in a wide range of cultural, publishing and educational activities: he founded the Cozia Printing House, edited the ‘Library of the Church Fathers and Writers’ series, supported the magazine Renașterea and reorganised the Saint Nicholas Theological Seminary in Râmnicu-Vâlcea, the school for cantors at Cozia and the seminary in Craiova, whilst also contributing substantial personal donations to the diocese’s assets.

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 Humanitatis No. I (X) / 2020 From the pastoral work of Bishop Filaret of Râmnic (1780–1792) Dr. Oana-Mădălina Popescu

The pastoral work of Bishop Filaret of Râmnic (1780–1792) has been reconstructed on the basis of a register of decrees preserved at the Library of the Romanian Academy (call number cmlxxix/1-180), containing 180 documents from the years 1780–1783. The register reveals the hierarch’s concerns regarding the administration of church property, the issuing of certificates of ordination and spiritual guidance, the investigation of divorce cases, the organisation of processions with the Holy Relics, and the reconstruction of places of worship such as the Church of the Holy Archangels in Craiova.

Studia Humanitatis No. III (VII) / 2018 Bishop Inochentie of Râmnic – an enlightened patriot (1727–1735) Rev. Dr. Laurențiu Rădoi

Bishop Inochentie of Râmnic (1728–1735), successor to Damaschin Dascălul, served as bishop of Oltenia whilst it was under Austrian occupation, vigorously defending the rights of the Church before the Viennese Court and opposing the Administration’s interference in the appointment of abbots and in diocesan affairs. His work also includes a rich body of printed works — the Prayer Book, the Book of Hours, the Triodion, the Liturgy Book, and the Catavasier — which were distributed throughout all the Romanian provinces, including Transylvania.

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