CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2025
| Author | Voremberg, Eldad |
|---|---|
| Title | The Saints In The Homilies Of Philagathos Of Cerami |
| Summary | This thesis explores the rhetorical and theological role of saints in the homilies of Philagathos of Cerami, a twelfth-century Italo-Greek preacher active in Norman southern Italy. By examining a selection of homilies containing hagiographic material, the study investigates how Philagathos employed saints not merely as decorative or commemorative figures but as integral agents in the construction of spiritual, moral, and exegetical messages. Central to this inquiry is the question of how hagiographical narratives are interwoven with liturgical readings and thematic concerns, and how these elements collectively inform the preacher’s pedagogical goals. |
| Supervisor | Cristian-Nicolae Gaşpar |
| Department | Medieval Studies MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2025/voremberg_eldad.pdf |
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