For the first time, the book brings together articles by the eminent modern theologian-patrologist Abbot Michel Van Pareis from the Benedictine Exaltation of the Cross Monastery of Sheveton (Belgium). For the research style of Fr. Michael is characterized by a combination of rigorous science with simplicity and clarity of presentation. The main direction of the author's thought is the desire to actualize the patriarchal heritage, to show its richness and value for solving the problems of modern Europe. Divided between several sections of the study are devoted to both general problems of patrology and some major patristic figures: saints, especially Cappadocians, hermit fathers, hesychastic fathers, especially - the founder of Western monasticism, Prep. Benedict, as well as the Slavic educators of St. Cyril and Methodius. The book will be valuable and useful not only for scholars and students of theological schools, but also for all who are interested in the classical era of Christianity, the life and works of the Church Fathers.
For the first time, the book brings together articles by the eminent modern theologian-patrologist Abbot Michel Van Pareis from the Benedictine Exaltation of the Cross Monastery of Sheveton (Belgium). For the research style of Fr. Mikhail is characterized by a combination of rigorous science with simplicity and clarity of presentation. The main direction of the author's thought is the desire to actualize the patriarchal heritage, to show its richness and value for solving the problems of modern Europe. Divided between several sections, the study is devoted to both general problems of patrology and individual major patristic figures: saints, especially Cappadocians, hermit fathers, hesychastic fathers, especially the founder of Western monasticism, Rev. Benedict, as well as the Slavic educators of St. Cyril and Methodius. The book will be valuable and useful not only for scholars and students of theological schools, but also for all who are interested in the classical era of Christianity, the life and works of the Church Fathers.