For several centuries after the fall of Constantinople, Greek theological writing was dominated by an arid scholasticism. This paper seeks to show how since the Second World War modern Greek theologians, with the help of a number of diaspora theologians and Western patristic scholars, have re-engaged with the Greek Fathers. Four theologians are discussed in some detail: Gontikakis, Nellas, Yannaras …

At a recent, post-liturgical coffee hour, a catechumen raised a question that has troubled many people who were brought up in a Protestant environment and at some point found themselves drawn to Orthodoxy. “If we are saved by grace, and not by works,” he asked, “why does the Orthodox Church put so much stress on ascetic practice? Why should it …

The first Sunday of the Great Fast is called the Sunday of Orthodoxy. On this day, the holy Church commemorates the victory of Orthodoxy over heresies. As a loving guide, the Church invites its faithful children to venerate and honour in piety the holy Icons of the Saviour, the Mother of God, the Saints, and to contemplate the wisdom behind …

We as Christians have just received a new life which is that of God who has come into this world as one of us, in order to cleanse and save us by showing the way of salvation. In the same way that Christ and His Incarnation was foretold by the Prophets of old so also, St. John the Forerunner had …

Ethnic ambassador a champion of rights February 28, 2011 Manuel Aroney, 1932-2011. Even a near-fatal heart attack when he was in his mid-40s didn’t stop Manuel Aroney from living a full life of work and family, as well as giving years of service to the ethnic communities in Australia and his church.