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Symeon the New Theologian
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949–1022 · Christian saint, monk, and theologian

Also known as: Symeon der Neue Theologe, Simeon der Neue Theologe, Symeon der Jüngere, Symeon der Theologe, Симеон Новый Богослов, 성 시메온 신신학자

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Known works

  • On the mystical life (1995)
  • Catecheses (1963)
  • Traités théologiques et éthiques (1966)
  • Lichtvisionen: Hymnen uber die mystische Schau des g ottlichen Lichtes
  • Catéchèses (1963)