The Soteriology of the Orthodox Ascetic Tradition in the Ancient Church and Today Based on the Works of St. Dorotheos of Gaza (+560) and St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalivia (+1991) Cover Image
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Сотириологията на православната аскетическа традиция в Древната църква и днес въз основа на словата на св. Доротей Газски (+560) и св. Порфирий Кавсокаливит (+1991)
The Soteriology of the Orthodox Ascetic Tradition in the Ancient Church and Today Based on the Works of St. Dorotheos of Gaza (+560) and St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalivia (+1991)

Author(s): Stoyan Chilikov
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Education, History of Church(es), History of Philosophy, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Special Branches of Philosophy, Theology and Religion, Religion and science , Philosophy of Middle Ages, Philosophy of Religion, Vocational Education, Adult Education, State/Government and Education, Eastern Orthodoxy, Inclusive Education / Inclusion, Sociology of Religion, History of Religion
Published by: Национално издателство за образование и наука „Аз-буки“
Keywords: asceticism; feat; soteriology; ecclesiology; spiritual struggle; contemplation; Abba Dorotheos; Porphyrios of Kavsokalivia

Summary/Abstract: The text aims to explore the soteriological nature of the ascetic views of two of the most remarkable ascetic fathers. Based on a comparative analysis, are traced the general moments in their writings, as well as their differences, which outline the development of the ascetic tradition from antiquity to the present day. Abba Dorotheos conveys the ascetic experience of the Egyptian ascetics of the sixth century, the core of which is the spiritual struggle, the cutting off of passions and the acquiring of virtues. At the heart of the Christian feat, St. Porphyrios places the love for God, which transforms passions, converts evil and deifies man, with the focus being not on the fight against the passions, but on Christ and the communion with Him. Sacraments, prayer, worship lead one to praise and contemplation of God. In the words of St. Porphyrios of Kavsokalivia the correlation between soteriology and ecclesiology is much more clearly expressed.

  • Issue Year: 30/2021
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 168-179
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Bulgarian