An Orthodox theologian who holds a PhD in systematic theology from the University of Aberdeen.
A distinguishing feature of Orthodox Christianity is that it communicates its theology by visual and other sensorial modes. Whenever someone enters an Orthodox church, she finds herself surrounded by images of Christ, the Theotokos, and an impressive number of saintly figures. Even images of the local bishop or important donors may be present. Icons often[…..]
The Reformation is often presented in Orthodox circles as a disaster from which there is not much to be learned. My intention is to offer an alternative view. Using the work of Romanian theologian Dumitru Stăniloae (1903–93), I argue that there is something the Orthodox Church should learn from the Reformation and especially from Lutheranism:[…..]
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