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Christianity in Roman Scythia
Ecclesiastical Organization and Monasticism (4th to 7th Centuries)
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At present, there is no scholarly consensus on the ecclesiastical organization in the Roman province of Scythia (4th-7th centuries). This volume proposes a new interpretation of some of the historical evidence concerning the evolution of the see of Tomi: a great metropolis, first with suffragan bishoprics outside Roman Scythia and then inside it, and later an autocephalous archbishopric.
Though there are also many unclear aspects regarding the evolution of monastic life in the province, this book reveals that, in contrast with the development of the monastic infrastructure in Roman Scythia, a spiritual decline began in the mid-5th century.
Though there are also many unclear aspects regarding the evolution of monastic life in the province, this book reveals that, in contrast with the development of the monastic infrastructure in Roman Scythia, a spiritual decline began in the mid-5th century.
IonuÈ Holubeanu, Ph.D. (2004), Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of IaÈi, is an associate professor at the Ovidius University of ConstanÈa. He has published monographs, translations and numerous articles on early Christianity in the Lower Danube regions, including Organizarea bisericeascÄ Ã®n Scythia Èi Moesia Secunda în secolele IVâVII [The Ecclesiastical Organization in Scythia and Moesia Secunda in the 4thâ7th Centuries] (Basilica, 2018).
"In this meticulously researched and lucidly written account of Christianity in Roman Scythia, Holubeanu offers a fresh interpretation of the evolution of the bishopric of Tomi and monasticism spanning the fourth to seventh centuries. Holubeanu has provided us with what now stands as the most comprehensive English account of Christianity in Roman Scythia." â Matthew J. Pereira, in: Religious Studies Review, Volume 51, Issue 1 (March 2025), pp. 172-173
The book is primarily intended for researchers and scholars, but university students can also benefit from its publication. The relevant subject areas are: Ancient History, Medieval History, History of Christianity, History of Religion, early Christian Archaeology.