Symeon the Sanctified and the re-foundation of Xenophon

Author: Morris, Rosemary1

Source: Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, Volume 33, Number 2, September 2009 , pp. 133-147(15)

Publisher: Maney Publishing

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Abstract:

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.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1179/174962509X417636

Affiliations: 1: University of York

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