Western travellers in search of Greek manuscripts in the Meteora monasteries (17th-19th centuries)

Western travelers' quests for Greek manuscripts in the Meteora monasteries between the 17th and 19th centuries revealed significant cultural exchanges during the Ottoman period. The study highlights the role of scholar monks, such as Joasaph, who donated at least 15 volumes to the Great Meteoron monastery, including notable codices like Metamorphosis 2 (1383/4) and EBE 551. While systematic research on monastic schools is limited, this work builds on prior studies by Demetrakopoulos and Nemas, emphasizing the importance of these institutions in preserving and transmitting Greek manuscripts. The analysis draws from historical accounts and secondary sources to reconstruct the intellectual activity within Meteora's monasteries.

Agoritsas, D. (2021). Western travellers in search of Greek manuscripts in the Meteora monasteries (17th-19th centuries). Scandinavian Journal of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, 6. https://doi.org/10.66885/sjbmgs.23556