Abstract
Around the 7th-8th centuries, the feast of the Dormition of the Virgin, celebrating both the mystery of her death and that of her resurrection, was already fully consolidated. Among the writings related to the Dormition of Mary, there are three homilies written by Germanos, Patriarch of Constantinople. Migne's edition presents them as separate writings, but some authors have thought that Germanos wrote two texts and then, to fit the scheme of "trilogies", the first was divided. Since there is a great difference between the first (with passages of theological speculation and doxological ones) and the narrative style of the third, it seems appropriate to examine the relationship between the purpose for which Germanos wrote these homilies and the structure he gave them. This work aims to establish that in the first two homilies, which are more elevated in style, the author delves into doctrinal points that illuminate the narrative of the last one: they are not two blocks unified only for the occasion, but it can be recognised the author’s intention of providing in the first two the key of how to understand the facts that he relates in the third.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callSimilar Papers
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
