Saint Sava of Vatopedi the Fool for Christ from Vatoped Monastery, Holy Mount Athos
Saint Sava of Vatopedi the Fool for Christ from Vatoped Monastery, Holy Mount Athos

Author(s): Mihail-Stelian STAN
Subject(s): Theology and Religion, History of Religion
Published by: Editura Doxologia
Keywords: Saint Sava the Fool; Fools for Christ; Holy Mount Athos; Byzantine Empire; Orthodox Church;
Summary/Abstract: Holy Fools for Christ represents a unique category of saints within the Orthodox Church. This specific type of sanctity is closely associated with the Byzantine Empire, although similar behaviors can be found among the Old Testament prophets. Moreover, this phenomenon extends beyond the geographical and temporal boundaries of the Byzantine Empire. The most well-known Holy Fools for Christ are Simeon of Emesa and Andrew of Constantinople. In addition to these two, this study aims to uncover and reveal another Holy Fool who lived as a monk on Mount Athos. This individual is connected to one of the greatest monasteries in this sacred land protected by the Mother of God, the Monastery of Vatoped.

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