Romylos of Vidin

Romylos of Vidin was a 14-century Bulgarian monk. He was a disciple of Gregory of Sinai.

Quotes about Romylos of Vidin

Bartusis, M., K. Ben Nasser, and A. Laiou (1982). "Days and deeds of a hesychast saint: A translation of the Greek life of Saint Romylos". Byzantine Studies 9(1): 24– 47.

• While the superior rejoiced and was delighted with Romanos' obedience, zeal and propriety, in his mind Romanos pined away, desiring that he might again abandon the tumult of the world, and that he might live in a a deserted place far from men, like the turtle­dove which loves solitude. He had learned about Paroria where a monastery was being built by a great man before God, Gregory of Sinai, who brought souls to God each day by the music of his words and the example of his life. Romanos was engrossed in planning a departure and wished he had wings so that he could fly through the air and get there as quickly as possible. So great a yearning did word of that holy man inspire in him, as I have heard him relate. From that time on then, while Zagora held his body, the wilderness of Paroria possessed his soul. Just as the thirstiest deer seeks the fountainhead he thirsted, and he asked God that he might go to Paroria.
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See also

• Gregory of Sinai