Prof. Andrew Sharp
“More than ever, we live in an interdependent world. Increasingly, the actions of those in one area (even those of one individual) have ramifications on the other side of the globe. The great political, economic, technological, and social changes over the past few hundred years have given rise to a whole new set of dilemmas […]
Dr. Christine Mangala Frost
“A Journal devoted to Missiology, which sets out to offer a wide-range of possibilities for Christian witness to a world craving for spiritual oxygen, is most welcome. As Philip said to Nathaniel, we too should be able to say to any inquirer, “Come and See” (John 1:46); a respectful, friendly invitation to ‘meet’ Christ and […]
Prof. Dr. Joseph Faltas
“Mission is the true expression of our faith. We believe that Jesus Christ came to save all the human race, so as members of His body we have to help others to enjoy His care and love, to know the true meaning of life, to glorify His name.”
Dr. Elizabeth Theokritoff
“The Orthodox Church has so much to offer today’s spiritual seekers, not least those who think of themselves as ‘post-Christian’. Yet so often we hide our light under a bushel; we are content with our own familiar ways of speaking about God, and do not make the effort to engage with those whose quest for […]
Dr. Niki Tsironi
“Intercultural dialogue can be observed and achieved even within the Western world where diverse approaches to Christianity developed. The impact of the Russian Diaspora in Western Europe and the States is a telling example illustrating the positive influence of intercultural dialogue for all the sides participating in it. Salt offers us the opportunity to establish a […]
Lydia
By Elena Gogou Situated near the ancient town of Philippi, by the port of Kavala in Northern Greece, is the Shrine of St. Lydia. It is a beautiful place, amidst corn and sunflower fields, at the foot of a hill, with a gurgling stream running through it. St. Lydia is said to be the first […]
Ο θεσμός των διακονισσών υπό το πρίσμα της σύγχρονης ιεραποστολής της Ορθόδοξης Εκκλησίας
Περίληψη εισήγησης σε διεθνές συμπόσιο της Εύης Βουλγαράκη Ο θεσμός των διακονισσών εξετάζεται συνήθως ιστορικά ή από πλευράς τυπικού, και καθώς διαπιστώνεται πως συνιστά αρχέγονη παράδοση της Εκκλησίας, ένας νοσταλγικός τόνος συνήθως επικυριαρχεί στη συζήτηση. Η συζήτηση για τα αίτια μιας αρνητικής για τον θεσμό ιστορικής εξέλιξης παραμένει πάντα επίκαιρη όσο και μια μελέτη σκοπιμότητας […]
The institution of Deaconesses in the light of the contemporary mission work of the Orthodox Church
Αbstract of a paper presentation at an International Symposium by Evangelia Voulgaraki The institution of Deaconesses is generally studied either from an historical point of view or in terms of the Church order for the ordination of Deaconesses and their exact liturgical role, and since it is recognized as a primitive tradition of the Church, […]
“Deaconesses: Past – Present – Future» International Symposium
The International Hellenic University (IHU), and the Center of Ecumenical, Missiological and Environmental Studies (CEMES), are organizing an International Symposium, with the title “Deaconesses: Past – Present – Future»”. The symposium will be held between 31 January and 2 February 2020 at the International Hellenic University in Thermi, Thessaloniki. There will be a particular emphasis […]
Urgent Announcement: Graduate Studies in Philosophy of Religion and Missiology at the University of Athens
By Haralambos Ventis and Evi Voulgaraki Already in its second year of operation, a graduate program in Philosophy of Religion and Missiology, unique in the Orthodox world, is offered in Greek at the NKUA. The program leads to the degree of Master of Arts, in Religious Studies Area of Study: “Philosophy of Religion and Missiology” […]