Historic Scrolls

It is with great joy that we recently discovered such a humble missiom worker—a personality who transcended theology and mission, and is widely recognised as a preeminent figure in literature and the arts. This intellectual and pioneer has had a significant influence on modern thinking in Greece, marking a departure from the mere mimicry of Western tropes in 19th-century romanticism. Instead, he fostered a new understanding of self, associated with modernism and a reappreciation of Greek and Byzantine tradition.

The article introduces us to Kontoglou’s involvement in mission during the early days of the founding of the Orthodox Church in Uganda. It also highlights an early meeting in Athens with Rubin Spartas from Uganda and presents an article written by Kontoglou, dating back to 1948.

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