Alexey Morozov

Alexey Morozov is a Research Fellow at the Department of Patristics and Church History within the Faculty of Theology at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. He serves as an FNS Postdoc (Swiss National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow) working on critical editions of early Christian texts with particular focus on Methodius of Olympus and Coptic literature.

His research interests span Patristics, Church History, Coptic Studies, and Syriac Studies. Morozov specializes in the textual transmission of early Christian works, with significant contributions to the study of Methodius of Olympus' De Resurrectione, Coptic biblical translations, and pseudepigraphic literature. His work demonstrates deep engagement with manuscript traditions across multiple languages including Greek, Coptic, Syriac, and Old Church Slavonic.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on critical editions of patristic texts, particularly those preserved in Eastern Christian traditions. His work shows strong methodological rigor in textual criticism while making valuable contributions to understanding the transmission history of early Christian literature across linguistic boundaries. Morozov has established himself as a specialist in the intersection of Greek patristics and Coptic/Syriac traditions.

Currently, Morozov leads the FNS-funded research project 'Lebendige Tradition: Der pseudoklementinische Oktateuch als historisches Dokument von der Spätantike bis ins arabisch-muslimische Mittelalter' (2023-2027), which examines the Arabic and Coptic traditions of the Pseudo-Clementine Octateuch.

His academic activities include extensive bibliographic reviews of Coptic studies publications, demonstrating his commitment to documenting and advancing research in this specialized field. Morozov's work bridges Eastern and Western scholarly traditions, with publications in multiple languages including English, French, German, and Russian.