The “Malorosian” (Ukrainian) Skete of St. Elijah on the Mount Athos and Its Connections with the Ukrainian Cossacks in the Second Half of the 18th Century

A significant historical connection between the 'Malorosian' (Ukrainian) Skte of St. Elijah on Mount Athos and Ukrainian Cossacks from the second half of the 18th century has been uncovered. This study reveals that the skete, a remote monastic community, served as a cultural and spiritual hub for Ukrainian Cossacks, facilitating their integration into Orthodox Christian traditions while preserving their distinct identity. The research employs archival analysis, historical documentation, and comparative regional studies to trace the skete's role in fostering religious and cultural exchanges between Ukraine and Mount Athos. This finding sheds new light on the transnational dimensions of Cossack history and its enduring influence on Eastern Orthodox monasticism.

Shumylo, S. (2021). THE “MALOROSIAN” (UKRAINIAN) SKETE OF ST. ELIJAH ON THE MOUNT ATHOS AND ITS CONNECTIONS WITH THE UKRAINIAN COSSACKS IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY. Historical and Geographical Studies in Ukraine, (15), 115–132. https://doi.org/10.15407/hgru2021.15.115