ECCLESIAL CONSCIOUSNESS AND PERSONAL FREEDOM: THE CHALLENGES OF ORTHODOX–WESTERN DIALOGUE IN THE FACE OF NEW IDEOLOGIES AND THE CRISIS OF RELIGIOUS MEANING
ECCLESIAL CONSCIOUSNESS AND PERSONAL FREEDOM: THE CHALLENGES OF ORTHODOX–WESTERN DIALOGUE IN THE FACE OF NEW IDEOLOGIES AND THE CRISIS OF RELIGIOUS MEANING

Summary/Abstract: Ecclesial Consciousness and Personal Freedom: The Challenges of Orthodox–Western Dialogue in the Face of New Ideologies and the Crisis of Religious Meaning. This study addresses the theme of ecclesial consciousness and personal freedom in the context of the challenges posed by Orthodox–Western theological dialogue in the face of new ideologies and the contemporary crisis of religious meaning. The analysis begins with the biblical and patristic foundations of the concepts of freedom and communion, developing an integrative perspective on the Church’s mission in today’s world. It highlights the tension between fidelity to the apostolic Tradition and the need for relevant communication with the modern person, emphasizing the necessity of a coherent Christian anthropology, formative catechesis, and enhanced spiritual discernment. The study extensively explores the possibilities and limits of ecumenical dialogue, underlining the unique contribution of Orthodoxy to shaping a unified yet diversity-respecting vision, and points to the pastoral applicability of such a vision in areas such as the defense of life, protection of the family, moral education, and social mission. The central conclusion is that a mature ecclesial consciousness, open to the work of the Holy Spirit, can transform contemporary challenges into opportunities for authentic and transfiguring Christian witness.

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