The Sanctity of Priest's Life - a Determin­ing Factor for an Accomplished Mission in the Parish. St. John Chrysostom's Vision Cover Image

The Sanctity of Priest's Life - a Determin­ing Factor for an Accomplished Mission in the Parish. St. John Chrysostom's Vision
The Sanctity of Priest's Life - a Determin­ing Factor for an Accomplished Mission in the Parish. St. John Chrysostom's Vision

Author(s): LUCIAN FARCAȘIU
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, History of Religion
Published by: Editura Universității Aurel Vlaicu
Keywords: holiness; life; priest factor; determinant; mission; vision; St. John Chrysostom;

Summary/Abstract: This study covers the sanctity of priest life, as a determining factor for an accom­ plished mission in the parish, as it is reflected in the vision of St. John Chrysostom. In this regard, in the first part of the study I referred to the priest as the main model of pastoral care and to the crisis of authenticity. Then I referred to the sanctity of priest life as servant, to his moral life as teacher of the faithful flock, emphasizing the need of preaching by virtue facts. Finally I analyzed the priests' sins as a cause of offense for God's people, according to St. John Chrysostom theological vision. At the end of the study there are some conclusions designed to synthesize its contents.

  • Issue Year: 65/2015
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 97-108
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English