Biblical aspects regarding the complementarity between the Holy Eucharist and the philanthropic ministry Cover Image

Aspecte biblice privind complementaritatea dintre Sfânta Euharistie și slujirea filantropică
Biblical aspects regarding the complementarity between the Holy Eucharist and the philanthropic ministry

Author(s): Ciprian-Valentin Nicoarã
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Biblical studies, Systematic Theology, Eastern Orthodoxy
Published by: EDITURA RENAȘTEREA
Keywords: the holy Eucharist; philanthropy; witness; love; sacrifice;

Summary/Abstract: Viewed with the superficiality of the contemporary man, severely affected by the spirit of secularization, diakonia - in its sense of neighbour ministry, seems to be a relatively new element, recently included in the missionary work of the Church and at the same time, one of the challenges of confessing the faith. The roots of this diaconical work are, however, particularly deep, its primary source being the unlimited love shared with man by God. This unmeasured love is the common foundation of the Eucharist and Christian philanthropy and is obviously the basis of the communion of man with God and of people together.Viewed with the superficiality of the contemporary man, severely affected by the spirit of secularization, diakonia - in its sense of neighbour ministry, seems to be a relatively new element, recently included in the missionary work of the Church and at the same time, one of the challenges of confessing the faith. The roots of this diaconical work are, however, particularly deep, its primary source being the unlimited love shared with man by God. This unmeasured love is the common foundation of the Eucharist and Christian philanthropy and is obviously the basis of the communion of man with God and of people together.

  • Issue Year: 3/2020
  • Issue No: 01
  • Page Range: 74-89
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Romanian