The becoming of man in union with Christ according to Symeon the New Theologian

This article examines the anthropological theology of Symeon the New Theologian (949-1022), one of the most important mystics of the Byzantine tradition, focusing on the transformation of the human being in union with Christ. The study analyzes Symeon's writings in order to draw out a coherent vision of the becoming of humanity in its relationship with God. The central idea is that union with Christ does not constitute a mere contemplative state, but a process of ontological transformation that reconfigures human identity in its totality. On the theological level, the article highlights Symeon's original contribution to the doctrine of deification, by articulating the christological and anthropological dimensions of theosis. It thus offers a valuable perspective on the Byzantine conception of the human person and of its ultimate vocation to divine union.