Materials for the Biography of Archimandrite Lazarus (Moore) from the Archive of the Russian St. Panteleimon Monastery on Mount Athos

Archival materials from the Russian St. Panteleimon Monastery on Mount Athos reveal key insights into the life and conversion of Archimandrite Lazarus (Moore), an Englishman who became the first clergyman of the Church of England to join the Russian Orthodox Church outside Russia. The documents, unearthed during Moore's visits to Yugoslavia and Mount Athos in preparation for a 1935 Council of Bishops' discussion on his conversion, provide valuable historical context about his journey, including his interactions with notable figures like future Archbishop Basil (Krivoshein). These materials also shed light on Moore's subsequent life in Palestine, where he served at the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem. The findings contribute to understanding the complexities of interchurch relations and the significance of Mount Athos as a spiritual and historical site during this period.

Tihonov, A. (2026). Materials for the Biography of Archimandrite Lazarus (Moore) from the Archive of the Russian St. Panteleimon Monastery on Mount Athos. Christianity in the Middle East, 68. https://doi.org/10.65324/cme020