Orthodox Theology

The Theandric Mystery of Jesus Christ in Byzantine Christology

by Anthony Papantoniou

Published in Studii Teologice 3 (2009): 177-196.

Dialogues and anthologies of the Sacred Arsenal by Andronikos Kamateros: sources, arrangements, purposes

by Alessandra Bucossi

Encyclopaedic Trends in Byzantium - Proceedings of the International conference held in Leuven, 6-8 May 2009, ed. C. Macé and P. Van Deun, series Orientalia Lovaniensia Analecta 212 (Peeters: Leuven, 2011)

Die Rezeption der Religionsgemeinschaften des Osmanischen Reiches in der west- und mitteleuropäischen Reiseliteratur des 15. und 16. Jahrhunderts. Prace Historyczne [in press]

by Mihailo Popovic

Les inédits de Georges Florovsky dans les archives de l’Université de Princeton

by Alexis Torrance

forthcoming in the proceedings of the "Colloque international à l’occasion du 30e anniversaire de la mort du P. Georges Florovsky", Institut St Serge, Paris.

The role of religion and spirituality on the quality of life of rare diseases patients

by Ioan Popoviciu

Salomea Popoviciu, Delia Birle, Serban Olah (2012). Review of Research and Social Intervention.

This study explored the relationship between religious beliefs and spiritual beliefs and the quality of life of... more This study explored the relationship between religious beliefs and spiritual beliefs and the quality of life of Romanian rare disease patients. Specifically, the study, firstly, analyzed the correlations between self-reported life satisfaction and
participants’ beliefs in heaven, afterlife and God. Secondly, correlations between self-reported optimism and participants’ belief in the role of spirituality and life meaning were studied. Thirdly, the relationship between self-reported health and
church attendance, importance of church and importance God for Romanian rare disease patients were examined. Implications for social workers, counselors and health providers were also discussed.

Benisis, M. 2011. Pillar Saints. The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization.

by Marios Benisis

The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization
Published Online: 25 NOV 2011

Pillar saints were anchorite recluses, also called Stylites from the Greek word stylos: pillar, who lived on pillars... more Pillar saints were anchorite recluses, also called Stylites from the Greek word stylos: pillar, who lived on pillars and remained on them until the end of their lives. The pillar became their hermitage which, by being on top of it, helped them to spend days and nights in prayer and fasting.

Crossing the Bosporus - A Pilgrim's Journey

by Kristofer Carlson

A Reconciliation with Orthodoxy

by Kristofer Carlson

O prietenie ecumenică (An ecumenical friendship)

by Adrian Magdici

published in "Vatra Magazine" 11-12 (2008) 92-95 

Ecumenical friendship between the controversial (collaborationist during Romanian communist era) orthodox bishop... more Ecumenical friendship between the controversial (collaborationist during Romanian communist era) orthodox bishop Nicolae Corneanu and catholic Friars Minor (OFM), Italy. 

Influences of the Council of Trent on the Seventeenth Century Orthodox Confession of the Catholic and Apostolic Eastern Church by Peter Mogilas

by ionut mavrichi

–Rev. Dr. Dumitru Staniloae–Background, context and development of an Orthodox ecclesiological synthesis

by ionut mavrichi

Sophia, the Wisdom of God. An Eastern Christian Political Theology in the Sophiology of Sergei Bulgakov

by Radu Iacob

A research paper presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Advanced Master’s Degree in Theology and Religious Studies. Draft version.

Bulgakov’s psychological and spiritual evolution can be reckoned as representative for his entire generation. Moving... more Bulgakov’s psychological and spiritual evolution can be reckoned as representative for his entire generation. Moving from Marxism to Idealism and finally conceiving his best known theory, namely Sophiology, he was considered by many one of the most influential and sometimes controversial Orthodox thinkers of the 20th century. The theory of Sophiology, his most disputed premise which lies at the center of his theological vision, is considered “a systematic attempt to work out the basis on which political action and policy could be seen as philosophically – and, eventual, theologically - legitimate” . If we reflect on our present cultural and political context we will find a renewed relevance in studying the evolution of Bulgakov’s theological and politic thought, due to the similarities of both periods. Just like in the last turn of the century, we also face issues of legitimacy of the political action, a new cultural paradigm and an economical crisis.

Pilgrimage Memory Book

by Aaron Friar

Composed by Aaron W. Friar
Photos by Aaron Friar, Seraphim Davidson & Agape Wisenat

The senior class pilgrimage of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology started several years ago primarily as a... more The senior class pilgrimage of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology started several years ago primarily as a means to teach the Greek language in a study abroad program to Greece. Since then, it has expanded to include other pilgrimage sites which enrich graduating students’ vision of the Orthodox Christian world. I am privileged to be a part of this year’s group of 25 pilgrims— male and female, clergy and lay, married and monastic— all on a journey ending in the Queen of cities, Constantinople, to meet with His All Holiness Bartholomew, the Ecumenical Patriarch.The following is a travelogue of our adventures along with spiritual reflections inspired by those places.

(with Alexander Treiger) Christian Arabic Theology in Byzantine Antioch 'Abdallāh ibn al-Faḍl al-Anṭākī and his Discourse on the Holy Trinity

by Samuel Noble

The present contribution offers a critical edition (based on eight manuscripts) and an annotated English translation... more The present contribution offers a critical edition (based on eight manuscripts) and an annotated English translation of ‘Abdallāh ibn al-Faḍl al-Anṭākī’s previously unpublished Christian Arabic theological text Discourse on the Holy Trinity (Kalām fī l-Tālūt al-muqaddas), also known as Theological Discourse or (erroneously) The Little Book of Benefit. It stresses the significance of Antioch during the period of Byzantine rule for the history of Christian literature in Arabic and provides a comprehensive survey of what is known about ‘Abdallāh ibn al-Faḍl’s life and oeuvre. It also offers an analysis of ‘Abdallāh ibn al-Faḍl’s Trinitarian and Christological views, thus demonstrating that in addition to being a prolific translator of Greek Patristic and Biblical texts, he also deserves to be studied more systematically as an important Christian philosophical theologian in his own right.

List of editions in progress

by Alessandra Bucossi

Théologie Orthodoxe et Modernité

by Georges NAHAS

Nahas, G. N. (avril-juin 2011). Théologie Orthodoxe et Modernité. In Contacts, No 234, France. (Déjà publié en juin 2010) in Service Orthodoxe de Presse (SOP), No 349, France)

En tant normal, l’Eglise vit son existence dans le monde dans un climat de tension inhérent au fait qu’elle est dans... more En tant normal, l’Eglise vit son existence dans le monde dans un climat de tension inhérent au fait qu’elle est dans ce monde sans lui appartenir suivant les propres paroles du Christ. Au vingtième siècle, l’Eglise fut mise à vive épreuve et ceci est dû à une multitude de facteurs historiques, politiques, culturels etc. L’Eglise Orthodoxe en particulier a connu des pressions allant jusqu’à la persécution, des exodes massives qui l’obligent à repenser ses structures canoniques déjà centenaires, et enfin un défi universel au niveau de la pensée philosophique et sociale qui mène le croyant à se poser des questions légitimes tels que :
-          Est-ce qu’il y a contradiction entre la théologie orthodoxe et la Modernité ?
-          Est-ce qu’un tiraillement existe vraiment entre la Tradition et la Pensée Moderne ?
-          Est-ce que l’Orthodoxie est faite pour un témoignage qui dépasse dans ses fondements le temps et l’espace ?
Cet article essaiera dans un premier temps de contextualiser le problème, puis d’exposer ce qui peut être considéré comme les trois éléments de base de la Tradition Orthodoxe et qui serviront à répondre aux questions posées à partir de trois exemples (Personne et Société, Ethique et Morale, Corps et Chair) afin de ne pas rester dans les généralités théoriques.
En conclusion, l’article soulignera ce qui suit :
a.      La théologie orthodoxe a le potentiel d’entrer en dialogue avec la Modernité. Mais ce potentiel a besoin d’être développé et mis en évidence comme un effort commun de l’Eglise Orthodoxe, Une et Catholique.
b.      L’Eglise orthodoxe a besoin de créer des forums de discussion entre pasteurs, hommes et femmes de sciences, hommes et femmes de bonne foi, jeunes gens et jeunes filles, sociologues et pédagogues, afin d’élaborer dans la continuité une vision d’avenir.
c.      La vie de l’Eglise Orthodoxe est régie par la Foi, les Ecritures Saintes et la Tradition Vivante. C’est au nom de l’ouverture avec laquelle sa théologie a su harmoniser ces différentes composantes de son message qu’elle est appelée à dialoguer avec la Modernité.

'The Evolution of Orthodoxy'

by K Jason Wardley

Published in Expository Times (December 2009) Vol.121, No.3 pp.154-155.

Book review: Peter C. Bouteneff, Beginnings: Ancient Christian Readings of the Biblical Creation Narratives (Baker... more Book review: Peter C. Bouteneff, Beginnings: Ancient Christian Readings of the Biblical Creation Narratives (Baker Academic, 2008).

Phoebe as an Example of Female Authority Exercised in the Early Church

by V.K. McCarty

Published in "Power and Authority in Eastern Christian Experience: The Sophia Institute Studies in Orthodox Theology Vol. 3" (New York: Theotokos Press, 2010.)

Examining the scriptural warrant for the apostolic authority exercised by the Deacon Phoebe in her collaborative... more Examining the scriptural warrant for the apostolic authority exercised by the Deacon Phoebe in her collaborative ministry with the Apostle Paul and its implications for the Eastern Church today

Οἱ Βασικότεροι Σταθμοί στή Ρήξη τῶν Σχέσεων Ἀνατολικῆς καί Δυτικῆς Ἐκκλησίας

by EIRINI ARTEMI

Une Chaîne sur l’Octateuque à l’Institut français d’études byzantines

by Vassa Kontouma

Description et mise en contexte du manuscrit IFEB 1 (a. 1743). Son copiste est Mikes/Macaire Bouros de Chios. L'IFEB 1... more Description et mise en contexte du manuscrit IFEB 1 (a. 1743). Son copiste est Mikes/Macaire Bouros de Chios. L'IFEB 1 est un fragment d'une Chaîne sur l'Octateuque dont la partie finale est conservée dans le ms. Constantinople, Metochion du Saint-Sépulcre 1 (actuellement à Athènes).