Philotheus of Sinai
Philotheus of Sinai | |
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Born | c. 9th or 10th century |
Residence | Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai |
Died | c. 9th or 10th century |
Influences | John Climacus |
Tradition or genre | Sinaitic ascetic tradition |
Major works | 40 Texts on Watchfulness |
Philotheus of Sinai was a Christian monk and writer who lived in Egypt. He lived sometime before 1100 – most likely during the 9th century, or possibly the 10th century. Very little is known about his life.[1]
Life
Philotheus was the hegumen of Saint Catherine's Monastery (also known as the Monastery of the Burning Bush) in the Sinai Peninsula.[1]
Philotheus of Sinai followed the Sinaitic ascetic tradition of John Climacus.[1] His writings are similar to those of Hesychius of Sinai.[2] These three monks of Sinai (namely John Climacus, Hesychius of Sinai, and Philotheus of Sinai) are often considered to form a single Sinaitic literary and religious tradition.[3]
Works
His 40 Texts on Watchfulness (Greek: νηπτικὰ κεφάλαια, romanized: nēptiká kephálaia) are included in the Philokalia.[2]
See also
- Nepsis (watchfulness)
References
- ^ a b c Petzolt, Martin (2011-04-01). "Philotheus of Sinai (Saint)". Brill. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
- ^ a b Palmer, G. E. H.; Ware, Kallistos; Sherrard, Philip (1986). The Philokalia: The Complete Text. Vol. 3. Faber and Faber. ISBN 0-571-17525-2.
- ^ "Origins of Hesychasm". ldysinger.stjohnsem.edu. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
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