Symeon the Sanctified and the re-foundation of Xenophon
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11933060 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rosemary Morris (University of York, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 133-147 |
| Publication date | 2009-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0307-0131 • E-ISSN: 1749-625X |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1179/174962509x417636 |
| OpenAlex | W1970959679 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 7 |
The re-foundation of the Athonite monastery of Xenophon at the end of the eleventh century provides an interesting case study of the activities of a ‘second founder’. The activities of Symeon the Sanctified demonstrate how a high-ranking, ex-imperial official re-established the status and possessions of Xenophon by using the wealth, legal expertise and social connections at his disposal. Making use of a detailed study of documents from the archive of Xenophon, the article suggests solutions to the puzzling chronology of Symeon’s activities on the holy mountain and discusses the causes of his conflict with the Athonite authorities and subsequent re-instatement
Ancient history · Archaeology · Foundation (evidence · Archaeology and Historical Studies · Byzantine Studies and History · Classical Antiquity Studies · History · Philosophy
| Citations per year | 0.09 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2015 - 2015 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |