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'''Daniil Sihastrul''' ([[Romanian language|Romanian]] for "Daniel the [[Hesychasm|Hesychast]]"; was a renowned Romanian Orthodox spiritual guide, advisor of [[Stephen the Great]], and [[hegumen]] of [[Voroneț monastery]]. Canonized by the Romanian Ortodox Church in 1992, he is commemorated on December 18th.<ref>[http://www.ziarullumina.ro/documentar/sfintii-romani-contureaza-identitatea-locala-ortodoxa-cu-specificul-ei-national Pr. conf. dr. Mihai Săsăujan - ''"Sfinții români conturează identitatea locală ortodoxă, cu specificul ei național"''. În "Ziarul Lumina" din 6 iunie 2010.]</ref> |
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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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==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]], wit the baptismal name Dumitru. At 16 h was tonsured a monk with the name of David at Bogdana monastery in[[Rădăuți]]. |
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[[Imagine:Chilia lui Daniil Sihastru - Putna.JPG|thumb|250px|right|Chilia lui Daniil Sihastrul]] |
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Some time later, he retreated to the "Sfântul Laurențiu" 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 death of his father [[Bogdan II]], at [[Reuseni, Suceava|Reuseni]]. Daniil prophesised that Stephen would soon become king of [[Moldova]], which did occur in [[1457]]. |
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At the urging of Daniil Sihastrul, [[Stephen the Grea]] builds [[Putna Monastery]] in [[1466]]. After its consecration in [[1470]], Daiil withdraws to [[Voroneț, Suceava|Voroneț]], on the banks of the [[Voroneț river]], by [[Șoimului]] rock, where he continues his monastic life. |
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[[Imagine:Chilia lui Daniil Sihastru - intrare.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Intrarea în chilie]] |
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At Voroneț he is again visited by[[Stephen the Great]], after the[[Battle of Valea Albă]] in [[1476]], seeking advice. Daniil Sihastrul advises him to continue battling the Turks, forseeing that he would triump. To commemorate this victory in [[1488]] the ruler commissions [[Voroneț monastery]]. After its consecratn, Daiil moves from his hermitage to the monastery. He spends the latter part of his life here, being elected as [[hegumen]]. He dies in [[1496]]and is buried in the church at [[Voroneț monastery]]. On his tomb stone, carved according to the wishes of[[Stephen the Great]] is written: ''"This is the tomb of our father David, the schema-monk Daniil"''. |
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Daniil Sihastrul ignited a hermit movement in northern Moldova, havin many novicesin the woods 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 ([[Putna Monastery]] was also built at Daniil's urging). |
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Considered a saint ever sincehis 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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Revision as of 00:09, 24 March 2016
Daniil Sihastrul (Romanian for "Daniel the Hesychast"; was a renowned Romanian Orthodox spiritual guide, advisor of Stephen the Great, and hegumen of Voroneț monastery. Canonized by the Romanian Ortodox Church in 1992, he is commemorated on December 18th.[1]
Biography
A contemporary of Stephen the Great (1457-1504) Daniil Sihastrul was born near the beginning of the 15th century in a village near, Rădăuți, wit the baptismal name Dumitru. At 16 h was tonsured a monk with the name of David at Bogdana monastery inRădăuți.
thumb|250px|right|Chilia lui Daniil Sihastrul
Some time later, he retreated to the "Sfântul Laurențiu" 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 Vițăuvalley near modern-dayPutna. 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 death of his father Bogdan II, at Reuseni. Daniil prophesised that Stephen would soon become king of Moldova, which did occur in 1457.
At the urging of Daniil Sihastrul, Stephen the Grea builds Putna Monastery in 1466. After its consecration in 1470, Daiil withdraws to Voroneț, on the banks of the Voroneț river, by Șoimului rock, where he continues his monastic life.
thumb|150px|right|Intrarea în chilie
At Voroneț he is again visited byStephen the Great, after theBattle of Valea Albă in 1476, seeking advice. Daniil Sihastrul advises him to continue battling the Turks, forseeing that he would triump. To commemorate this victory in 1488 the ruler commissions Voroneț monastery. After its consecratn, Daiil moves from his hermitage to the monastery. He spends the latter part of his life here, being elected as hegumen. He dies in 1496and is buried in the church at Voroneț monastery. On his tomb stone, carved according to the wishes ofStephen the Great is written: "This is the tomb of our father David, the schema-monk Daniil".
Daniil Sihastrul ignited a hermit movement in northern Moldova, havin many novicesin the woods 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 (Putna Monastery was also built at Daniil's urging).
Considered a saint ever sincehis life time, being credited with healing the sick, exorcising demons, and removing suffering.[2]
References
- Walsh, Michael. A New Dictionary of Saints: East and West, p. 146. Liturgical Press, 2007, ISBN 0-8146-3186-X.
- ^ Pr. conf. dr. Mihai Săsăujan - "Sfinții români conturează identitatea locală ortodoxă, cu specificul ei național". În "Ziarul Lumina" din 6 iunie 2010.
- ^ Emil Preda - "Dicționar al sfinților ortodocși" (Ed. Lucman, București, 2000), p. 71-72