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The Shorter Catecheses of Theodore the Stoudite (759-826) form one of the most celebrated collections of homilies in Byzantine monasticism. Theodore's writings deeply influenced Orthodox monasteries, serving as essential reading into modern times. This publication is the first translation into English of one of the abbot's most formative works. In addition to throwing much light onto a turbulent period of history, these Catecheses address many problems that the Christian faces today, including the crucial importance of community in the face of intense individualism and discipleship in an age dominated by self-serving convenience.

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As abbot and author, Theodore the Stoudite reformed monasticism and literature in his native Constantinople and Byzantium more broadly. His life and work deserve careful consideration and scholarly attention for both their informative detail (on civil and religious society) and formative dimension (on monastic and theological thought). The homilies comprising his Shorter Catecheses constitute a vital piece in a splendid mosaic portraying Theodore's identity and influence. Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis, author of In the Heart of the Desert

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Luke Penkett, OSB, is an independent scholar. He has lectured widely in America, Canada, Europe, Russia, and Africa and has published work on Augustine of Hippo, the Desert Fathers, and Orthodox spirituality. Together with John Chryssavgis, he translated the Ascetic Discourses of Abba Isaiah of Scetis for Cistercian Publications.

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