Eulogy for the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

The "Eulogy for the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul" is a work by Maximus the Greek, a Greek Orthodox monk, scholar, and linguist who lived from 1480 to 1556. His primary contribution was translating Byzantine texts into Russian, which helped spread Byzantine culture throughout Russia.1

In his "Eulogy," Maximus the Greek critiques Western Christianity for its doctrine of purgatory, which he believed was a necessary period of spiritual cleansing after death. This work is among his many theological writings, which also include commentaries on the Psalms and the Acts of the Apostles. Maximus was a significant figure in Russian intellectual history, influencing later Russian theology.1