Some testimonies about Father Boris and the monastery of Bussy-en-Othe
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The sisters of the monastery of the Protection of the Mother of God at Bussy-en-Othe offer several testimonies about Father Boris, a spiritual figure whose life was closely linked to their community. The article takes the form of a collective monastic testimony, gathering memories and direct observations about this man of faith. The central idea is to restore, through concrete and personal accounts, the spiritual character of Father Boris as well as the nature of his ties with the Burgundian monastery. On the historical and theological level, these testimonies contribute to documenting the spiritual life of the Orthodox diaspora in France, shedding light on the role played by presbyteral figures in the rooting and influence of Orthodox monastic communities in the West. The article thus constitutes a valuable source for the history of French-speaking Orthodox monasticism in the twentieth century.
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