The Life of Lazaros of Mt. Galesion

Download or read book The Life of Lazaros of Mt. Galesion written by Gregory (the Cellarer.) and published by Dumbarton Oaks. This book was released on 2000 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The vita of Lazaros, here translated into English for the first time, was written shortly after his death by a disciple, Gregory the Cellarer. The vita makes it clear that Lazaros's reputation was questioned during his lifetime and reveals the existence of a sometimes startling hostility toward him on the part of local church officials, neighboring monasteries, and even his own monks. It is a refreshing piece of hagiography that provides a fascinating and unusual glimpse into the dynamics of the making, or breaking, of a holy man's reputation.