The Seven Times Christ Spoke on the Cross
You want to know the meaning of those seven phrases uttered by Christ on the cross. Aren’t they clear? The first one: ‘Father, forgive them. They don’t…
Oct 15, 2017
Posts about theology
Spouse and companion
Saint John Chrysostom Love is the spouse of the angels, the companion of the fathers, table companion of the prophets, and fellow athlete of the…
Oct 13, 2017
On the Peculiar Way Christ Saved the World
Amir Azarvan, Georgia Gwinnett College If you were God and chose to be incarnate for the purpose of redeeming fallen humanity, what method of redemption…
Aug 22, 2017
The Theology of Gender – 18. Canons alone cannot save
Sofia Matzarioti-Kostara The return to the original state of humanity, as it was created from the beginning, is accomplished through the process of catharsis….
Jul 02, 2017
The Theology of Gender – 16. The Applicability of Canonical Principles Related to Women
Sofia Matzarioti-Kostara The first commandment which was given to Adam and Eve is the original indication of the role of divine law in human life. “God…
Jun 12, 2017
The Theology of Gender – 15. The social dimension of matrimony in Byzantium
Sofia Matzarioti-Kostara Although Christian marriage places spirituality at its center, the social dimension of matrimony was kept in the Byzantine era…
Jun 07, 2017
The Theology of Gender – 14. Canon Law & Civil Law
Sofia Matzarioti-Kostara One should not approach the canons of the Church in the same way as the civil laws since neither are the canons mere legal…
May 28, 2017
The Theology of Gender – 7. The Place of Women in Byzantine Society
Sofia Matzarioti-Kostara Byzantine society was a dynamic union of different cultural elements based on Greek civilization and the Christian faith….
Apr 26, 2017
The Theology of Gender – 6. The New Eve
Sofia Matzarioti-Kostara The honor and respect of Christianity to women is demonstrated especially in the person of the Theotokos. She is the human…
Apr 21, 2017
Time and the Church – 2
Georgios I. Mantzaridis, Professor The eschatological nature of the Church is revealed especially in the sacrament of the Divine Liturgy. The celebration…
Jan 09, 2017