Pastoral Letter of His Grace Lucian for the Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord 2025 Cover Image

Pastorala PS Lucian la praznicul Învierii Domnului 2025
Pastoral Letter of His Grace Lucian for the Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord 2025

Author(s): † Lucian Mic
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology, Eastern Orthodoxy
Published by: Mitropolia Banatului
Keywords: Bishop Lucian of Caransebeș; Easter Pastoral Letter; First Council of Nicaea; Resurrection of Christ; Dumitru Stăniloae;

Summary/Abstract: The 2025 Easter Pastoral Letter issued by Bishop Lucian of Caransebeș commemorates the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. The message centers on the profound theological significance of the Nicene Creed's fourth and fifth articles, detailing Jesus Christ's crucifixion, burial, and triumphant resurrection. Drawing extensively on the teachings of the Church Fathers and the renowned Romanian theologian Dumitru Stăniloae, the bishop emphasizes that Christ's supreme sacrifice restores humanity's communion with God. Ultimately, the letter serves as a strong pastoral call for believers to embrace humility, steadfast faith, and divine love, ensuring their participation in eternal life.

  • Issue Year: XXXVI/2025
  • Issue No: 04-06
  • Page Range: 16-21
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Romanian
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