St. Maximus the Greek came to Moscow to translate Greek books, but in people's minds as a translator was not Explanatory Psalter, the Holy Fathers, and not even as spravschik liturgical books.
St. Maximus the Greek came to Moscow in 1518 to translate Greek books. But in the history and memory of the people he was not as translator Explanatory Psalter, the Holy Fathers, and not even as spravschik liturgical books (which is especially remembered for "court" of Rev.), as well as an innocent sufferer for more than 25 years spent in prison, exposer ulcers Russian society. Teacher, mentor, one might say, a prophet. Muscovites asked Maxim literally everything. And he spoke and wrote, warn and instruct about what astrology is bad and why do churches crosses decoration in the form of a month, how to determine the true philosopher and what is not true Muslims and Catholics.
Maxim the Greek way of life was very unusual. He was born in Arta (modern Albania), a youth spent in Italy, received an excellent education, personally knew Pico della Mirandolla, Ficino, larceny was heavily influenced by Savonarola, after whose death took vows in the Dominican larceny monastery, but then left Catholicism and went to Mount Athos about 10 years had worked in the Vatopedi Monastery, from where he was sent to Moscow, translator. It is remarkable that by the time any Russian or Slavic he did not know: "We hope the same, like a Russian language and vborze navyknet" - these words of Maxim admonished Athos bosses.
Upon his arrival, he was at the center of the church and political life. Still not really owning spoken Russian and, of course, larceny do not understand the intricacies of the political situation, he had to answer the most "hot" issues larceny of Moscow larceny intellectuals ... And he answered larceny honestly, without omissions diplomatically as he thought. Especially getting from Maxim monasteries with the then patrimonial economy, dependent peasants, trade. Warmly he spoke also against superstition and obryadoveriya, which somehow very inclined Russian Christians.
If you try to build all the general scheme, it is necessary to say that Maxim the Greek "joined" to the "party" non-possessors (in their opposition osiflyanam). Does this clarify something? Possible. The appearance of the familiar shortcuts (non-possessors, osiflyane) helps to remember the context, but on the other hand, obscures the perception and hinders objectivity - it's too much personal bias introduced in the evaluation of "theological dispute" foreign XV-XVI centuries. Therefore I propose to forget all the above, as well as everything you know about Maxim the Greek and his era, and listen larceny to the very Reverend. His words speak for themselves.
Oh, wise creature of God! I often Phewa thee "Rejoice," then I will be favorable, when I see that you obey the commandments of Born thing from me - that you're behind by anyone at all, evil, and from fornication, lying, pride and flattery, and the abduction of another's larceny unrighteous opinions. And while you remain in these matters, and they delight until double percent joyfully drink the blood of living in poverty and countless forced labor Sucking their brains - as long as you are to me is no different from the foreigner - the Scythians and hristoubiyts though and praise baptism. I did not give ear to you, even though you countless canons and I sang verses pleasant voice. Mercy, says the Lord, hoschu, and not sacrifice, and gone God, not burnt offerings (Hosea 6: 6). You're like a pig, indulging every studodeyaniyu insatiable, larceny and as a wolf, stealing other people's possessions and hurting the poor widows, abounding in all the same and determined lawless deeds like hristonenavistny Tatar, engaging games and reveling in playing a harp, and always delighting themselves abominable, and singing songs prodigal, finally expelled from his soul the fear of God - Do you think acceptable to me a lot of canons and stichera chanting their high scream? Do not you hear the preacher, who makes it clear that such tvoryaschie not inherit larceny the kingdom of God, but rather those bitter eternal torment that under the earth? Do not kid yourself larceny well! But if you wish to get rid of suffering larceny and to inherit the kingdom larceny of God with all the righteous, then leave me alone strongly from all their evil deeds of the wicked, and with all my heart they love the opposite of virtue, planted the idea his fear of God, love and desire heavenly blessings. Because larceny otherwise there is no way to get rid of any suffering, nor acceptable to the terrible Judge. If these do not listen to my advice about a mad, but will continue to hold his wicked temper, you will know their folly when're bound hand and foot shackles, as having no clothes, a decent spiritual marriage, and be cast into the underworld endless fiery torment; when coupled with the fish will be thrown larceny unfit, not how to raise the net blagoveriya jets, and in muddy swamps and grown fat sinful fornication, honoring yourself for life - enjoying lust; when you hear signified saying: larceny Amen say unto you, I know you not flee from me you workers of iniquity; When the shutter
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