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'''Daniil Sihastrul''' ([[Romanian language|Romanian]] for "Daniel the [[Hesychasm|Hesychast]]"; after 1400 — ''ca.'' 1482), a saint of the [[Romanian Orthodox Church]], was born into a peasant family at the beginning of the 15th century in a village near [[Rădăuţi]], and baptised under the name Dumitru. He was given the name David when he entered [[Bogdana Monastery]] as a youth. Desiring a more [[Hermit|eremitical]] life, he moved to Saint Laurence Monastery near [[Vicovu de Sus]], where he became Daniil. However, he left for a mountain cave hermitage that he dug in a rock, where many came for confession and spiritual guidance. One of his visitors was the young prince [[Stephen III of Moldavia]], who on Daniil's advice began [[Putna Monastery]] nearby in 1466. However, when Stephen wished to make Daniil the [[Metropolitan bishop|metropolitan]], the monk withdrew to Voroneţ in 1470. Six years later, when Stephen was about to cede the region to the [[Ottoman Empire|Turks]] to avoid more bloodshed after his defeat at Războieni, Daniil prophesied that he would eventually be victorious, which proved to be the case. This visit was the subject of [[:s:Daniel Sihastru|a poem]] by [[Dimitrie Bolintineanu]]. In 1488, after Daniil's death, Stephen built [[Voroneţ Monastery|a monastery]] at Voroneţ in honour of his victory; the monk was buried there. Long venerated locally, the church canonised him formally on 20 July 1992; his feast day is 18 December. |
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'''Daniil Sihastrul''' ([[Romanian language|Romanian]] for "Daniel the [[Hesychasm|Hesychast]]") (died 1496) was a renowned Romanian Orthodox spiritual guide, advisor of [[Stephen the Great]], and [[hegumen]] of [[Voroneț Monastery]]. Canonized by the Romanian Orthodox Church in 1992, he is commemorated on December 18.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ziarullumina.ro/documentar/sfintii-romani-contureaza-identitatea-locala-ortodoxa-cu-specificul-ei-national|author=Mihai Săsăujan|title=Sfinții români conturează identitatea locală ortodoxă, cu specificul ei național|language=ro|newspaper=Ziarul Lumina|date=6 June 2010|access-date=24 March 2016|archive-date=16 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141016070044/http://www.ziarullumina.ro/documentar/sfintii-romani-contureaza-identitatea-locala-ortodoxa-cu-specificul-ei-national|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==Biography== |
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A contemporary of [[Stephen the Great]] (1457-1504), Daniil Sihastrul was born near the beginning of the 15th century in a village near [[Rădăuți]], with the baptismal name Dumitru. At 16 he was tonsured as a monk with the name of David at [[Bogdana Monastery]] in Rădăuți. |
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Some time later, he retreated to the "Sfântul Laurențiu" Monastery near the village of [[Vicovu de Sus]]. Feeling the need for greater solitude, he took upon himself the [[Great Schema]], taking the schematic name of Daniil, and retreating into a densely forested area of the [[Vițău]] valley near modern-day [[Putna, Suceava|Putna]]. There he found a rock into which he carved a chapel. To this day one can see the [[narthex]], naos, and altar, as well as an underground room, also carved out of the rock, in which the saint dwelled. Stephen the Great came here in 1451, after the assassination of his father [[Bogdan II]], at [[Udești|Reuseni]]. Daniil prophesied that Stephen would return and would become [[List of rulers of Moldavia|the ruler of Moldavia]], which did occur in 1457. |
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At the urging of Daniil Sihastrul, Stephen the Great built [[Putna Monastery]] in 1466. After its consecration in 1470, Daniil withdrew to Voroneț, on the banks of the [[Voroneț River]], by Șoimului Rock, where he continued his monastic life. |
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At Voroneț he was again visited by Stephen the Great, after the [[Battle of Valea Albă]] in 1476, seeking advice. Daniil Sihastrul advised him to continue battling the Turks, foreseeing that he would triumph. To commemorate this victory in 1488 the ruler commissioned the [[Voroneț Monastery]]. After its consecration, Daniil moved from his hermitage to the monastery. He spent the latter part of his life here, being elected as hegumen. He died in 1496 and was buried in the church at the Voroneț Monastery. On his tomb stone, carved according to the wishes of Stephen the Great, it is written: ''"This is the tomb of our father David, the schema-monk Daniil"''. |
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==Legacy== |
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Daniil Sihastrul ignited a hermit movement in northern Moldova, having many novices in the forest surrounding [[Voroneț]], as well as at the hermitages and monasteries in its surroundings. He encouraged Stephen the Great to fight for the defense of Christendom and to build holy places. |
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He has been considered a saint ever since his life time, being credited with healing the sick, exorcising demons, and removing suffering.<ref>Emil Preda - ''"Dicționar al sfinților ortodocși"'' (Ed. Lucman, București, 2000), p. 71-72</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 10:30, 22 November 2024
Daniil Sihastrul (Romanian for "Daniel the Hesychast") (died 1496) was a renowned Romanian Orthodox spiritual guide, advisor of Stephen the Great, and hegumen of Voroneț Monastery. Canonized by the Romanian Orthodox Church in 1992, he is commemorated on December 18.[1]
Biography
[edit]A contemporary of Stephen the Great (1457-1504), Daniil Sihastrul was born near the beginning of the 15th century in a village near Rădăuți, with the baptismal name Dumitru. At 16 he was tonsured as a monk with the name of David at Bogdana Monastery in Rădăuți.
Some time later, he retreated to the "Sfântul Laurențiu" Monastery near the village of Vicovu de Sus. Feeling the need for greater solitude, he took upon himself the Great Schema, taking the schematic name of Daniil, and retreating into a densely forested area of the Vițău valley near modern-day Putna. There he found a rock into which he carved a chapel. To this day one can see the narthex, naos, and altar, as well as an underground room, also carved out of the rock, in which the saint dwelled. Stephen the Great came here in 1451, after the assassination of his father Bogdan II, at Reuseni. Daniil prophesied that Stephen would return and would become the ruler of Moldavia, which did occur in 1457.
At the urging of Daniil Sihastrul, Stephen the Great built Putna Monastery in 1466. After its consecration in 1470, Daniil withdrew to Voroneț, on the banks of the Voroneț River, by Șoimului Rock, where he continued his monastic life.
At Voroneț he was again visited by Stephen the Great, after the Battle of Valea Albă in 1476, seeking advice. Daniil Sihastrul advised him to continue battling the Turks, foreseeing that he would triumph. To commemorate this victory in 1488 the ruler commissioned the Voroneț Monastery. After its consecration, Daniil moved from his hermitage to the monastery. He spent the latter part of his life here, being elected as hegumen. He died in 1496 and was buried in the church at the Voroneț Monastery. On his tomb stone, carved according to the wishes of Stephen the Great, it is written: "This is the tomb of our father David, the schema-monk Daniil".
Legacy
[edit]Daniil Sihastrul ignited a hermit movement in northern Moldova, having many novices in the forest surrounding Voroneț, as well as at the hermitages and monasteries in its surroundings. He encouraged Stephen the Great to fight for the defense of Christendom and to build holy places.
He has been considered a saint ever since his life time, being credited with healing the sick, exorcising demons, and removing suffering.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Mihai Săsăujan (6 June 2010). "Sfinții români conturează identitatea locală ortodoxă, cu specificul ei național". Ziarul Lumina (in Romanian). Archived from the original on 16 October 2014. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- ^ Emil Preda - "Dicționar al sfinților ortodocși" (Ed. Lucman, București, 2000), p. 71-72
- Walsh, Michael. A New Dictionary of Saints: East and West, p. 146. Liturgical Press, 2007, ISBN 0-8146-3186-X.