The Monasteries of Meteora during the Ottoman Period and the Practice of Monastic Confinement

Monastic confinement, a disciplinary practice rooted in Christian tradition, persisted under Ottoman rule and was formally integrated into the legal framework of banishment. This study reveals that during the 18th and 19th centuries, the Patriarchate of Constantinople played a significant role in overseeing such confinements, with Mount Athos, Varlaam, and Great Meteoro monasteries serving as key locations. The research leverages Ottoman bureaucratic records, particularly kalebend registers, alongside monastic archives to illuminate this lesser-documented aspect of Orthodox life under Ottoman administration. By analyzing these sources, the study sheds light on the collaboration between monastic institutions and the Ottoman state in implementing confinement, offering new insights into the dynamics of religious governance during this period.

Bayraktar-Tellan, E. (2022). THE MONASTERIES OF METEORA DURING THE OTTOMAN PERIOD AND THE PRACTICE OF MONASTIC CONFINEMENT. Analecta Stagorum et Meteororum, 1, 193–223. https://doi.org/10.12681/asem.38861