Journal | Armeniaca
Journal issue | 3 | 2024
Research Article | The Vita Silvestri and Its Armenian Versions in the Context of the Apostolic Foundation of the Patriarchates and Papacy
The Vita Silvestri and Its Armenian Versions in the Context of the Apostolic Foundation of the Patriarchates and Papacy
Abstract
The article is focused on issues connected with the spread of the Greek and Armenian versions of the Vita beati Silvestri, which so far seems to be underestimated. These versions are worthy to research, since they are also closely intermingled with many interesting topics, one of which is a question on apostolic foundation of the papacy and the patriarchates. The Vita also served as a source for the later forgeries made on a lore of its content (e.g. the Donatio Constantini, the Letter of Love and Concord). The research of the tradition and texts connected with Sylvester is quaestio vexata and it can be solved by involving all existing versions.
Submitted: May 25, 2023 | Accepted: Sept. 16, 2024 | Published Oct. 31, 2024 | Language: en
Keywords Papacy • Forgeries • Patriarchates • Apostolic foundation • Armenian tradition • Vita beati Silvestri • Letter of Love and Concord
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Permalink http://doi.org/10.30687/arm/2974-6051/2024/01/002
