COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE TYPICONS OF KHANTSTA AND IVIRON MONASTERIES

Authors

  • Salome Zviadadze

Keywords:

typicon, Khantsta and Iviron monasteries, St. Gregory of Khantsta, St. Euthymios Athonity

Abstract

The paper deals with similarities and differences between the typicons of Khantsta and Iviron monasteries. It shows that the typicon Gregory of Khantsta developed in the 9th century was based on the typicon of the Lavra of Sabbas the Sanctified in Palestine. Presumably, it would have been adjusted to the conditions of the Khantsta Monastery. The experience Father Gregory received during his trip to Greece could also be included at his discretion.

The typicon of the Iviron Monastery in Athos was probably developed at the end of the 10th century. Georgian scientists have found that it was developed on the basis of the typicon of the Hagia Sophia Patriarchal Cathedral with due account for the traditions established on Athos.

The lifestyles of the brethren in Khantsta and Athos are essentially the same. This can be explained by the fact that the rules of life in Orthodox Christian monasteries were in general strictly determined and they have remained valid up until now.

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Published

2019-06-20

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 22 (2019): GULANI (Linguistics, Literature Studies, History and Education)

Section

Literature Studies

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