A Testimony of Education at the Beginning of the 11th Century in the Bulgarian Empire

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Pages: 159-169
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54664/APUH5066

Abstract:

The Life of St. Vladimir is part of the Chronicle of Priest Dukljanin, which was incorporated into it and originates from the beginning of the 11th century. The Life of St. Vladimir was most likely created in the Ohrid–Prespa area after Emperor Jovan Vladislav’s death, among Samuil and Gavrilo Radomir supporters. It is thought to have been commissioned by Vladimir’s wife, Kosara Theodorita, because she was born there and because the area was culturally developed and had educated people capable of writing about a ruler’s saintly life. The Life of St. Vladimir received acceptance in Duklja, where his saintly cult began to spread. Comparing the Chronicle of Priest Dukljanin to the Life of St. Simeon the Myroblyte, which was written by Stefan Prvenčani, reveals Vladimir’s influence on the latter. Bulgarian influence indirectly affected the cults of the first members of the Nemanjić family.

Keywords:

Sv. Jovan Vladimir, Princess Kosara Theodorita, education, life, St. Simeon the Myroblyte.

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