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A scarce first edition of one of the most important historical works by Manuel I. Gedeon (1851–1943), the distinguished Greek scholar, historian, and Grand Chartophylax (Chief Archivist) of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
Published in Athens in 1936, Μνεία των προ εμού: 1800–1863–1912 (Mention of Those Before Me) is a monumental work of ecclesiastical, intellectual, and social history, preserving invaluable biographical records of leading figures associated with the Greek Orthodox community of Constantinople during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Drawing upon his privileged access to the archives of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Gedeon documents personalities, institutions, and events that might otherwise have been lost to history, making this volume an indispensable source for the study of Modern Hellenism.
Author: Manuel I. Gedeon (1851–1943)
Title: Μνεία των προ εμού: 1800–1863–1912 (Mention of Those Before Me)
Far more than a memoir, this work is a major historical source for the study of:
As Grand Chartophylax of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Manuel Gedeon enjoyed unparalleled access to its manuscript collections and official archives. His writings preserve a wealth of documentary evidence, biographical information, and historical observations unavailable in other published sources.
The dates referenced in the title—1800, 1863, and 1912—correspond to pivotal periods in the political, religious, and cultural development of the Greek Orthodox community during the final century of Ottoman rule.
Widely regarded as one of the foremost historians of Modern Hellenism, Manuel Gedeon devoted more than seventy years to historical research and publication.
Born in Constantinople, he served as Grand Chartophylax (Chief Archivist) of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and became one of the leading authorities on Byzantine and post-Byzantine ecclesiastical history. His meticulous scholarship, grounded in primary archival sources, earned him lasting recognition among historians, theologians, and philologists. He is often described as “the last genuine Phanariote scholar,” reflecting both his deep connection to Constantinople’s Greek intellectual tradition and his remarkable contribution to preserving its historical legacy.
Today, his publications remain indispensable reference works in academic institutions, theological libraries, and research collections worldwide.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
Original editions of Manuel Gedeon’s works are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Their importance lies not only in their scarcity but also in their exceptional documentary value, preserving information drawn directly from the archives of the Ecumenical Patriarchate by one of its greatest historians.
An excellent acquisition for collectors of:
An important first edition and an enduring reference work on the history of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Greek community of Constantinople, authored by one of the foremost historians of modern Greek and Orthodox ecclesiastical heritage.
