The Life of Theodora of Alexandria (BHG 1727–1730) In Greek and Georgian Sources

Key Points

• This research aims to analyze Greek and Georgian sources of the Life of Theodora of Alexandria, focusing on their narrative structures and cultural significance.
• Examined multiple Greek and Georgian manuscripts of the Life of Theodora of Alexandria.
• Analyzed textual traditions and historical contexts of the narratives.
• Identified key thematic elements related to the concept of the disguised saint.
• Highlighted the popularity of the Life of Theodora in both Greek and Georgian traditions.
• Demonstrated variations in narrative elements between the two textual traditions.
• Showed that the concept of the disguised saint plays a significant role in shaping the biographies.