Ambrose Traversari, 15th cent Camaldolese Humanist and Prior General

“Reformer and papal legate on behalf of ecumenical work with the Eastern Church, Traversari* promoted unity within plurality–a concept he saw expressed concretely within the Camaldolese tradition by the union of the active and contemplative dimensions. He promoted dialogue on the ecclesiastical front by his participation in Church unity negotiations, as well as on the home front by forming humanist discussion groups….”

*Ambrose Traversari was a 15th century Camaldolese Humanist and Prior General.

Belisle, Peter-Damian. “Overview of Camaldolese History and Spirituality” in Belisle, Peter-Damian, editor. The Privilege of Love: Camaldolese Benedictine Spirituality. (Collegeville, Minn.: Liturgical Press, 2002), page 24.