Saint Teofana Basarab – Spiritual and Iconographic Itinerary in the Rock-Hewn Complex of Ivanovo

Saint Teofana Basarab, a prominent 14th-century figure in Romanian and Bulgarian Orthodoxy, is linked to the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo through her spiritual and iconographic significance. Her role as daughter of Basarab I, founder of Wallachia, underscores political-spiritual ties between Romania and Bulgaria during a period marked by the rise of hesychastic movement and Orthodox monasticism in the Balkans. The study explores her activity within the cultural and religious context of the epoch, revealing her enduring influence on the region's spiritual heritage.

TUCĂ, P.-O. (2025). SAINT TEOFANA BASARAB – SPIRITUAL AND ICONOGRAPHIC ITINERARY IN THE ROCK-HEWN COMPLEX OF IVANOVO. Pro Edu. International Journal of Educational Sciences, 7(13), 14–23. https://doi.org/10.26520/peijes.2025.13.7.14-23