The Life and Work of Monk Raphail of Hurezi Monastery (II)

Monk Raphael of Hurezi Monastery, born around 1725, demonstrated remarkable intellectual activity during his monastic life. He authored over 20 Romanian manuscripts, including corrections to significant liturgical texts such as the Octoechos (1763), Psalter (1764, 1779), Anthologhion Prayer Book (1766), and Menologies (1776-1780). His contributions extended to emending Slavonic and Greek translations, composing short poems, and educating young monks. Raphael's work reflects a profound engagement with both spiritual and scholarly pursuits, leaving a lasting legacy in Romanian monastic literature.

Mutalâp, D. (2023). The Life and Work of Monk Raphail of Hurezi Monastery (II). Revista Istorică, 34(1-3), 157–190. https://doi.org/10.59277/ri.2023.1-3.34.07