The Holy and Great Council of Crete – The Problem of The Eastern Orthodox Diaspora
The Holy and Great Council of Crete – The Problem of The Eastern Orthodox Diaspora
Author(s): Denis Doru SălăjanSubject(s): Theology and Religion, History of Religion
Published by: Asociaţiunea Transilvană pentru Literatura Română şi Cultura Poporului Român - ASTRA
Keywords: Orthodox Diaspora; canonical principles; Holy and Great Council of Crete; ethnic organization; territorial jurisdiction; ecclesiastical synodality; geopolitical conflicts;
Summary/Abstract: The following document explores the intricate problem of the Orthodox Diaspora, tracing its historical roots from ancient Jewish dispersion to contemporary Orthodox challenges. It delves into the theological, canonical, and organizational complexities surrounding this issue, examining the tensions between ethnic and territorial principles within the Orthodox Church. Moreover, it scrutinizes the proceedings and outcomes of the Holy and Great Council of Crete in 2016, which sought to address the diaspora problem but ultimately failed to achieve consensus. Amidst geopolitical conflicts and ecclesiastical schisms, the document underscores the urgent need for dialogue, peace, and restoration within the Orthodox world
Journal: Astra Salvensis - revista de istorie si cultura
- Issue Year: XI/2023
- Issue No: 22 (2)
- Page Range: 45-54
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English