Arttu Alaranta

Ideals and Realities of Children’s Monastic Admission in the Vita of Daniel the Stylite

Abstract This article examines the ideals and realities surrounding children’s monastic admission as depicted in the Vita of Daniel the Stylite. Written by an anonymous author likely belonging to Daniel’s ascetic circle, it presents an idealized narrative of Daniel’s entry into monastic life. By analysing the socio-eco...