Saint Symeon’s Hymns of Divine Love, considered unparalleled in their depth of spiritual revelation, describe the author’s personal experience of the divine. The hymns emphasize the transformative power of grace and the possibility of experiencing God’s presence directly.

SYMEON THE NEW THEOLOGIAN was a 10th-century Greek monk and ascetic writer in the Eastern Orthodox hesychast tradition. He emphasized the possibility and importance of direct, personal encounter with God through contemplation and spiritual practices. His teachings, while influential, also led to conflict with church authorities, resulting in his exile.