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The example of humility: The life of St Nicholas the Bishop compiled by Symeon the Metaphrast

Keywords: Old Russian book studies , Old Russian literature , translated hagiography , humble person , typology , plot , biography , saint , feat of a saint , St Nicholas , Symeon Metaphrast

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The image of St Nicholas in the translated Byzantine biography is analysed in order to identify the type of humble behaviour. The author examines the plot-based means of describing the character of the saint and comes to a conclusion about an equal combination of meekness and audacity in his humble behaviour, which is explained by the personal qualities of the saint and his feat.

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