Metropolitan Platon (Levshin) — publicist

Metropolitan Platon II (Levshin) emerges as a pivotal figure in 18th-century Russian spiritual and literary history, with his works reflecting profound spiritual growth tied to the Trinity Sergius Lavra. A comparative analysis of his texts, 'On the Road to Schism' (1767) and 'Brief History of the Russian Church' (1805), reveals evolving genre priorities, stylistic shifts, and a deep engagement with national and ecclesiastical traditions. His spiritual biography, rooted in the Lavra's legacy, underscores his role as both an educated hierarch and a key influence on the literary and historical discourse of his time.

Afanasyev, E. L. (2020). Metropolitan Platon (Levshin) — publicist. Literary Process in Russia of the 18 Th — 19 Th Centuries. Secular and Spiritual Literature, 62–115. https://doi.org/10.22455/lit.pr.2020-2-62-115