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1 3 | also seen the Father" (John 14:9),also applies to the Bishop. 2 2(7) | in OrthodoxTheology, p. 140 onwards.~ 3 1 | that is in you"(( Peter 3:15).~In responding to this 4 2(1) | OrthodoxDogmatics, Athens 1993. p. 167 onwards.~ 5 2(2) | words in her heart" (Luke 2:19), so in the samemanner the 6 2(5) | Dogmatics, 2nd ed. Athens 1956. pp.6-8).The emphasis on 7 2(3) | inOrthodox Theology, Athens, 1965. p.69 onwards.~ 8 3(15)| of Orthodoxy,. v.5 (May 1984), p.49.~ 9 3 | foolishness of the cross"(1Cor.l:18) could possibly overlook 10 2 | tobring us unto Christ" (Gal.3:24), and is never destroyed, 11 2(5) | Androutsos, Dogmatics, 2nd ed. Athens 1956. pp.6-8). 12 3 | amongHis saints" (Ps. 68:35). Yet in such an anticipated 13 2 | simplicity of heart" (Acts 2:46),so to speak, has apparently 14 3(15)| Orthodoxy,. v.5 (May 1984), p.49.~ 15 2(8) | between law and grace, see p. 51onwards in the same work.~ 16 3 | wonderous amongHis saints" (Ps. 68:35). Yet in such an anticipated 17 2(3) | Theology, Athens, 1965. p.69 onwards.~ 18 2(4) | ibid. p.78 onwards.~ 19 2 | mind, we will then be in abetter position to successfully 20 2 | according to the Lord's promise, abides forever inthe Church, leading 21 2 | of whether that person is aBishop- does not offer the same 22 2 | degenerate into anirreverent absolutism of that which is relative, 23 2 | glance appear to be merely an abstract andtheoretical truth under 24 3 | theology,continues to be accompanied always by the extraordinary 25 2 | undisturbed communionand spiritual accord with the body of the Church, 26 3 | for all time. Taking into account the concludingverification 27 2 | life andsalvation cannot be accurately described as an article 28 3 | attacked by naive or malicious accusers as being asupposedly impious 29 2 | is similarly embodied in acertain time and place among the 30 2 | decisions, and therefore have acollective character which guarantees 31 1 | authority understood as acompulsive force or as blind oppression. 32 3 | graceof God, communicated, activated and perpetuated, thereby 33 3 | formativeinfluence of dogma on all activities of the people of God, we 34 3 | However, we must immediately add that such a "justification" 35 2 | as more dissertations are added to the existingbibliography. 36 2 | by God in the Church as adeposit out of extreme love for 37 2 | final analysis, we must admit that, in this instance also, 38 2 | is impossible to say in advancewhat the quality and outcome 39 3 | yet been presented in such adynamic theological synthesis that 40 3 | and customs, are a further affirmation of theDivine-human validity 41 | after 42 3 | the Church refuses to give afuneral service, despite pressure 43 1 | In our evil age which "demythologises" every 44 3 | eternalsalvation towards which this aims.~In analysing the theandric 45 3 | the faithwill always be alive and victorious over the 46 2 | overlook -or not understand at all- another most important fact. 47 3 | from that which is given by allmembers of the Church during their 48 3 | and, by extension, over allof the eucharistic community 49 3 | a correct evaluation of allsacramental parameters made with the 50 2 | stated. Firstly, dogmas are allthe truths which are taught 51 2 | God" for the theologianwas alluded to by the Lord when he requested 52 2 | humankind, for the salvation of allwho believe. The fact that this 53 2 | as it is directed towards allwith loving care and attention, 54 | although 55 2(5) | textbooks. St. Basil's testimony alwayshas a central position, according 56 2 | pastoral acts, which as amatter of course, infinitely surpass 57 3(14)| comprised entirely of women from Americawho were supposedly ordained 58 3 | exclaim: "God is wonderous amongHis saints" (Ps. 68:35). Yet 59 2 | would then appear to be amonophysitic phenomenon, a venerable 60 3 | other. It will also use ample proof to make clear thatirregular 61 3 | identityaccording to Grace. By analogy and by virtue of the mystical 62 3 | towards which this aims.~In analysing the theandric nature understood 63 2 | there is the implacable "anathema"- it is by its verynature 64 3 | Councils, while rejecting andanathematising, with the same decisiveness, 65 3 | Deacon, no public statement andconfession of faith is required apart 66 3 | the blood of the Martyrs andConfessors of the faith must be. Undeniable 67 3 | lifetime with the voice andconscience of the Church, infallibly 68 2 | their organic relationship andcorrect cohesion, can be further 69 2(6) | the individual theologian anddogma, as totally inadequate. 70 2(2) | betweenTheomitor (Mother of God) andEcclesia (Church) has been extensively 71 3 | can be counted rightfully andequally among the wonders of God' 72 3 | obvious that he submits andeven identifies his own conscience 73 3 | reeks of western influence andexpresses a so-called institutionalised 74 3 | the Bishop, the distinct andhistorical figure within the entire 75 2 | unaffected by ulterior motives andhuman weaknesses which historically 76 1 | today of dogma as a common andindeed regulatory point of reference 77 2 | further divided into axiomatic andindividual truths. They are fixed articles 78 2 | but rather a unique, firm andinvincible treasure. This is maintained 79 2 | the power may be of God andnot of us" (2 Cor. 4:7).~The 80 2 | which were triumphantly andofficially formulated by the Synods 81 3 | example of the incarnate andonly begotten Son of God who, 82 3(14)| World Conference on Faith andOrder (held in 1993 in Santiago 83 2 | knowing that our orthodoxy andorthopraxy depend upon them, and that, 84 2(5) | which "we have the dogmas andpreaching within the Church, the former 85 3 | much has yet to be said andpublished, mainly with regard to the 86 2(6) | consider the title "Dogma andrational thought", in a section of 87 3 | Bishop following his own wish andrequest. On the other hand, although 88 2 | relation to eternal life andsalvation cannot be accurately described 89 2 | increasing process of initiation andsanctification: "This is eternal life. 90 2 | appears indeed to be fair andstrong. Yet, if we consider it 91 2 | to be merely an abstract andtheoretical truth under the term "dogma" 92 2 | richer, as we shall see, andthis gradually developed significant 93 2 | authority as the direct andundisputed voice of the Synod which 94 3 | continuously beingverified anew.~Of course, this is not 95 2 | the same topic from a new angle and with more suitableterminology, 96 2 | met with objections and animosityeither inside or outside the Church, 97 3 | as a phenomenon which has aninspiration and inclination purely from 98 2 | misunderstood and degenerate into anirreverent absolutism of that which 99 3 | 68:35). Yet in such an anticipated panoramicsynthesis, it is 100 2 | its verynature polemical, antithetical and exclusive in terms of 101 2 | over time. Today they are anunquestionable reality which can cause 102 1 | and sincere dialogue with anyperson of goodwill.~First of all. 103 3 | and, on the other, because anysubsequent development of these truths 104 3 | andconfession of faith is required apart from that which is given 105 3 | have the right to submit apetition, since the Church alone - 106 3 | infallibility of the Church; (c) Apostolicsuccession; (d) worship and popular 107 2 | objection at first sight appears indeed to be fair andstrong. 108 2 | allow it to be recognisable, applicable and effectivein every historical 109 3 | Father" (John 14:9),also applies to the Bishop. Thus "by 110 3 | that such a rulingdoes not apply even to the hardest criminal. (10)~ 111 3 | gathered together, one can appreciate how muchgreater the moral 112 2 | of revelation isproperly appreciated, there is always the very 113 3(14)| World Council ofChurches approached - or rather distanced themselves 114 2(6) | rationalthought that the theologian approaches dogma in the Church, butrather 115 2 | suitableterminology, thereby approaching more mystically, we could 116 3 | course, this is not the appropriate place to present in broaderterms 117 3(12)| closefriends and colleagues, namely Archimandrite Athan Jevcic (nowMetropolitan 118 2 | a venerable relic in the archives of theChurch, an empty shell, 119 1 | be seen below.~Within the area of the Church, matters of 120 2 | Thirdly,dogmas are the areas of specialisation within 121 1 | before all who "ask for areason for the hope that is in 122 1 | that dogma and authority areconsidered to be notions which of themselves 123 3 | the host of faithful who areecclesiastically gathered together, one can 124 2 | positions, which at any rate areonly valid under certain conditions. 125 2 | articles of faith,whether they arepresuppositions or consequences of the central 126 3 | Christ.~To refute these arguments, we must briefly remind 127 2 | psychologicalreasons they arose and developed over time. 128 2 | are found. This directive arrow onlypossesses an inalienable 129 3 | Church hasbeen sufficiently articulated, at least as far as the 130 1 | themselves relate to each other ascause and causality, since authority 131 3(14)| for the Orthodox, as well asfor eastern Christians generally 132 1 | justification before all who "ask for areason for the hope 133 3 | least as far as the major aspectsof the related theological 134 3 | prevent it from becoming assimilated, or even comparedwith, any 135 3 | mainly to the worldwide association of Christians throughthe 136 2 | from everyday life. Just asstreetlights which are put in place by 137 2(2) | glory of the Virgin Mother". Asthe Theotokos therefore paid 138 2 | Synod to be similarly led astray in the sametask, since it 139 2 | a Bishop- can easily go astraywhile teaching the truths of the 140 2 | ecumenical movement, as asubstitute for the word "denomination".~ 141 3 | malicious accusers as being asupposedly impious remnant of outdated 142 3 | nature of the truths of faith aswell as the nature of the human 143 3(12)| colleagues, namely Archimandrite Athan Jevcic (nowMetropolitan 144 3 | is sometimesunfortunately attacked by naive or malicious accusers 145 3(14)| supposedly ordained as "pastors attempted to convince theassembly 146 2 | not havethe maturity or attestation that would allow them to 147 3 | sacredness can bemainly attributed- then both the nature of 148 3 | always by the extraordinary attributes offaith. These prevent it 149 2 | dead letter, rather than auseful and transforming breath 150 3(13)| Greek OrthodoxArchdiocese of Australia. are to be reprinted by " 151 3 | properly, that is to say authentically, as the wordof God.~Similarly, 152 3 | values. we oftenspeak of the authenticity and validity of dogma, unthinkingly 153 3 | regulatory factor for the authenticityand prosperity of institutions 154 2 | passage does not indicatean automatic and momentary knowledge, 155 3 | servant of the Church, somehow automaticallybecomes the Father of all the faithful. 156 2 | and testified to with all available means in the Church, butonly 157 3 | up until now to state the axiomaticOrthodox positions and the proper 158 3 | human-Divine validity of dogma is based and,through these, it is 159 1 | fairevaluation of these two basic concepts it is imperative 160 2(5) | Dogmatics textbooks. St. Basil's testimony alwayshas a 161 3(14)| Holy Scripture, did that "batrachian battle" - which was nota 162 3(14)| Scripture, did that "batrachian battle" - which was nota discussion 163 2 | its salvation. Whatever bears no relation to eternal life 164 2 | manner that the invisible God becameincarnate, the treasure of faith would 165 2 | a whole - if it does not becomea restraint or an obstacle 166 | becomes 167 3 | from where the truth which becomesdogma emanates. This is more easily 168 | becoming 169 2(6) | It would therefore have beenmore accurate for that section 170 3 | of the incarnate andonly begotten Son of God who, in obedience 171 2 | extraordinarily formed, beingdependent upon relevant "Decrees" 172 1 | the dignity of the human beingemancipated long ago. Thus to speak 173 3 | dogma which is continuously beingverified anew.~Of course, this is 174 2 | oppose or reprove contrary beliefs in order to safeguardthe 175 2 | That is why it is said and believed in theChurch that "the Spirit 176 3 | had used a language which belonged rather to scholastictheology 177 3 | thatirregular Divine inspiration belongs organically to the Church, 178 3 | strength and sacredness can bemainly attributed- then both the 179 2 | theologians, the Apostle Paul. may bemaintained in full honour and validity: " 180 2 | had already made for the benefit oflocal residents) cannot 181 3(12)| the ever-memorable and benevolent D.Moraitis. Dean of the 182 3 | realities could possibly bestudied or correctly interpreted 183 2(2) | themystical parallelism betweenTheomitor (Mother of God) andEcclesia ( 184 3 | more importantly because biblicalrevelation in itself was recorded by 185 2 | that one person - even a Bishop- can easily go astraywhile 186 3 | after the newly ordained Bishoprecites the Creed, he is invited 187 3 | generalconviction and teaching that the Bishops in the Church are "by thegrace 188 3 | century. when with God's blessing, a Patristic renewalcommenced. 189 1 | acompulsive force or as blind oppression. For a precise 190 3 | through Christ, and His bloodalone.~In summarising all that 191 2 | theChurch that "the Spirit blows where it chooses" (John 192 3 | will become so carelessly blunted that they willbe unable 193 1 | scandal, or at any rate a bold demandwhich continuously 194 3(13)| publicationsin a series of books, the first of which will 195 3 | scholasticplenitudo potestatis borrowed from the west. The entirespiritual 196 3(12)| Jevcic (nowMetropolitan of Bosnia) and Prof. Christos Yannaras, 197 3 | saidthrough the prophet: "let them bring their witnessesto justify 198 2 | existingbibliography. In the broader context of the perpetual 199 3 | appropriate place to present in broaderterms the ecclesiological principles 200 3 | and declare the faith"more broadly" in the midst of the Church, 201 3(11)| HumanAdventure" in Or thodocx Globe, Brookline, USA, v.1, no4 June 1996.~ 202 2 | available means in the Church, butonly to the most central truths 203 2(6) | approaches dogma in the Church, butrather his or her entire conscience, 204 3 | proclaimed about Himself bysaying "he who has seen me has 205 3 | which one could justifiably call the"chromosomes" or the 206 3 | God when He emphatically calls all people to this? Is this 207 2 | infinitely surpass any oratorical capabilities.~That which may at first 208 2 | directed towards allwith loving care and attention, without excluding 209 3 | as if they weresynonyms. Careful study shows that this is 210 3 | authority" and "validity" by carefully examining theprecise content 211 3 | thetheological senses will become so carelessly blunted that they willbe 212 3 | manifestingthe One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church in 213 1 | to each other ascause and causality, since authority is understood 214 2 | anunquestionable reality which can cause the unwary considerableconfusion.~ 215 2 | shallsee that here too great caution is required so that we do 216 2 | which we nonetheless never cease to request in the Divine 217 3 | has given throughoutthe centuries to the truth and sacredness 218 3 | foremost, we need to underline certainastounding truths which can be easily 219 2 | theChurch on the other, we shall certainly do an injustice and seriouslydistort 220 2 | is involved is not just chance,conventional or temporary 221 2 | Decrees. Yet this dogma is characterised by theentire corpus of theological 222 2 | towardsGod, as is expressed most characteristically in the funeral service:" 223 3 | religious power and binding characterof dogma for the faithful, 224 3 | Scripture's transcendent characteron the other. It will also 225 2 | downwould no doubt be a cheapening of that which one devoutly 226 3 | itself - is in fact the chiefcause and creative force in the 227 2 | the Spirit blows where it chooses" (John 3:8).~Just as the " 228 2 | dogma can be highlighted in Christianity. These were not ofcourse 229 3 | testimonies to the purely Christocentric -or perhaps it would be 230 3 | Phil. 2:8).~The purely Christological character of the office 231 3(12)| nowMetropolitan of Bosnia) and Prof. Christos Yannaras, immediatelycriticised 232 3 | could justifiably call the"chromosomes" or the guarantee of the 233 2 | is first of all what the Churchteaches about the Trinitarian God 234 2(7) | Cf. op.cit., The Infallibility of the 235 3 | could possibly overlook the claims derived from so-callednatural 236 1 | enlightenment" which from the outset claimsthat rational thought has absolute 237 2 | accordance with the purity and clarity ofone's phronema. That is 238 2 | safeguarded continuously. Having clashed in any way whatsoeverwith 239 2 | expressed a binding decisionor clause which was ethico-philosophical 240 2(2) | which isdefined and steadily cleansed by the Paraclete. Thus, 241 3 | Given this fact, it is even clearer that worship, and the power 242 2(2) | worshipas "Mitroparthenon cleos", namely, "glory of the 243 3 | authority" which is very close to the notion of "validity". 244 2 | speaking, is notcompleted or closed by the mentioned, and absolutely 245 3(12)| faith in our Church"! Other closefriends and colleagues, namely Archimandrite 246 2 | in the form of a complete"codification" is quite obvious, especially 247 2 | more or less have a logical coherence - in order to preventdeviation 248 2 | relationship andcorrect cohesion, can be further divided 249 2 | philosophy and empty deceit" (Col. 2:8) and evenbetween truths 250 3(12)| Other closefriends and colleagues, namely Archimandrite Athan 251 2 | time, which enables it to comeback to the same topic from a 252 2 | division" became human,and the Comforter who remains eternally within 253 2 | the Holy Spirit, let us commendourselves and one another and our 254 3 | thelocal Church, is eloquently commented upon and interpreted by 255 3(10)| of funerals for those who commit suicide (cf, TheSunday Vema, 256 1 | speak today of dogma as a common andindeed regulatory point 257 3 | are, by the graceof God, communicated, activated and perpetuated, 258 2 | to remain in undisturbed communionand spiritual accord with the 259 3 | becoming assimilated, or even comparedwith, any form of merely rational 260 2 | of course object that, in comparing the Synodical"Decrees" with 261 3 | human person nonetheless compel us toacknowledge the moral 262 2 | upon the trustworthinessand competence of the authority which pronounced 263 2 | Yourunapproachable glory" (Prayer of the Compline service).~In summarising 264 3(14)| held in 1993 in Santiago de Compostela and with the theme"Towards 265 2 | speak, has apparently a more comprehensive and inclusivecharacter. 266 2 | a single organic whole, comprise the complete conscienceof 267 3(14)| four years ago. A group comprised entirely of women from Americawho 268 1 | fairevaluation of these two basic concepts it is imperative that a 269 2 | night, constitute the first concern ofthe faithful, a search 270 3 | related theological issues are concerned. There have been,however, - 271 2 | the teaching of the Church concerningsynergy.~Dogma signifies, then, 272 3 | Testament as a "ministry of conciliation".~If through the Divine 273 3 | Taking into account the concludingverification that one who is ordained 274 3 | world, it must be statedin conclusion that, only through a correct 275 3 | that which the Councilshave condemned for all time. Taking into 276 2 | the essence of dogma is a conditio sinequa non for the Orthodox 277 1 | constitutes the fundamental condition for a successfulcharacterisation 278 2 | areonly valid under certain conditions. It must not be forgotten 279 2 | pastoral teaching whichis conducted unofficially and with "simplicity 280 3(14)| meeting of the 5 th World Conference on Faith andOrder (held 281 3(14)| international theological conferencesome four years ago. A group 282 2 | Church, dogma is declared and confessed eventhrough silence or through 283 2 | pastoral instruction isnot confined or predetermined by such 284 3 | Testament should not be confused with the ultimate justification, 285 2 | for which reasonit was connected to it (e.g., a particular 286 2 | disciples, not as a momentary conquest that occursonce, but as 287 2 | whole, comprise the complete conscienceof the Church. Yet, in saying 288 3 | thefaithful, expressed as a conscientious teaching and theology,continues 289 3 | thatwhich is officially consecrated, but also with less apparent 290 2 | phronema of the Church Fathers (consensus patrum).In the final analysis, 291 2 | they arepresuppositions or consequences of the central dogmas (4).~ 292 2 | which can cause the unwary considerableconfusion.~1. The first and most fundamental 293 3 | the blood of martyrdom was consideredby the Church as being an equally 294 3 | in themanifestation and consolidation of the validity of dogma. 295 2 | revealed Divine will are constantly placed before thefaithful. 296 2 | truths of the faith which are constantlypreached and testified to with all 297 2 | relationship between regular and constantteaching on the one hand, and the 298 3 | to promote properly and constructively thesacredness and the inviolate 299 2 | While the Synodical decrees contain selectively only that portionof 300 2 | salvation. The articles contained in theCreed present the 301 3 | conscientious teaching and theology,continues to be accompanied always 302 3 | guarantee of the identity and continuity of thetrue Church in time 303 2 | dogma. Throughregular and continuous study, teaching and experience 304 3 | indirectly and substantially contributing to the Divine-human validityof 305 2 | involved is not just chance,conventional or temporary knowledge, 306 2 | opposingviews or explicit doubts. Conversely, daily pastoral teaching 307 2 | isevident in the constant conviction and direct reference made 308 3(14)| as "pastors attempted to convince theassembly in one meeting 309 3(12)| study, but of course without convincingarguments.~ 310 2 | characterised by theentire corpus of theological works which, 311 2 | preventdeviation and encourage correction, everyday pastoral instruction 312 3 | theliturgical content of the corresponding services for the other tworanks 313 2 | Divine Liturgy,would also be corrupted. It is a liturgical exhortation 314 2 | concerning the created world (cosmology); (c) concerning therelationship 315 3(14)| Christians in the World Council ofChurches approached - 316 3 | decisiveness, that which the Councilshave condemned for all time. 317 2 | the Ecumenical Synods or Councilsmust have and retain for all 318 3 | synthesis that they can be counted rightfully andequally among 319 3 | medievalabsolutism(15).~The countless patristic testimonies to 320 3 | Undeniable proof of this of courseis the fact that, very early, 321 2 | fundamental meaning of dogma is of coursementioned in the Acts of the Apostles, 322 3 | fact the chiefcause and creative force in the development 323 3 | apply even to the hardest criminal. (10)~That this synergy 324 3 | the proper hermeneutical criteria of mostOrthodox biblical 325 3 | the "foolishness of the cross"(1Cor.l:18) could possibly 326 2 | ofthinking", "logos and praxis", "custom and character" or as a " 327 3 | ofvarious traditions and customs, are a further affirmation 328 3 | formal terminology. Greater damage iscaused by the fact that 329 3(14)| furious womenif she would dare to propose to the modern 330 2 | safe to walk in during the dark (streetswhich the councils 331 2 | wordsof revelation which, day and night, constitute the 332 3(14)| held in 1993 in Santiago de Compostela and with the 333 2 | shell, a sterile form and dead letter, rather than auseful 334 3(12)| and benevolent D.Moraitis. Dean of the School of Theology 335 3 | Father,became "obedient unto death" (Phil. 2:8).~The purely 336 2 | philosophy and empty deceit" (Col. 2:8) and evenbetween 337 3 | initiative and make this decision, the entireresponsibility 338 2 | It expressed a binding decisionor clause which was ethico-philosophical 339 3 | andanathematising, with the same decisiveness, that which the Councilshave 340 3 | invited to "confess" and declare the faith"more broadly" 341 3 | value of witnessing which is declaredby God when He emphatically 342 2 | Synod which was called to decree "the decisions(dogmata) 343 2 | generally accepted teaching "decreed" bythe leaders of the Christian 344 2 | Liturgy).~In order to make the deep and organic relationship 345 3 | notonly because it alone could define and recognise the canon 346 2 | irreplaceable treasurecannot be defined and described in the form 347 2 | formulation of the Synod defines the "limits"-beyond which 348 3 | nature of the person is by definition "ecstatic" which, accordingto 349 2 | the Church in well-known"definitions', precisely because these 350 2 | become misunderstood and degenerate into anirreverent absolutism 351 2 | residents) cannot overshadow or degrade the value of thosestreets 352 3 | freedom and in the related degree of responsibility is thehuman 353 3(14)| as head of the Orthodox delegation at thatconference. publicly 354 2 | are theresult of Synodical deliberations and decisions, and therefore 355 1 | scandal, or at any rate a bold demandwhich continuously needs new justification 356 1 | extremelyprovocative and even demeaning of the dignity of the human 357 1 | In our evil age which "demythologises" every institution and everynotion 358 2 | asubstitute for the word "denomination".~ 359 3 | dogmaticmanuals in response to other denominations, especially from themiddle 360 2 | orthodoxy andorthopraxy depend upon them, and that, together, 361 2 | incharacter. Its validity depended directly upon the trustworthinessand 362 3 | humanfactors in the full scope and depth of these functions in the 363 2(2) | of God,keeps this in the depths of its conscience and memory 364 2 | there are theinferred or derivative axiomatic positions. In 365 2 | of the Apostles, in the description of theApostolic Synod which 366 2 | Acts 16:4). The vital designation "reached" ishighly indicative 367 3 | not determined by personal desires or according toprevailing 368 3 | impious remnant of outdated despotism or medievalabsolutism(15).~ 369 2 | that "I have not come to destroy but tofulfil" (Mat.5: 1 370 2 | Gal.3:24), and is never destroyed, not even bythe Lord Himself 371 3 | shall be shown below in more detail- liesin its Theanthropic 372 2 | each moment in time, newer details or aspects of theunchanging 373 3 | topopular piety, are not determined by personal desires or according 374 2 | cheapening of that which one devoutly theologisesand believes 375 3 | that they willbe unable to diagnose or recognise the authentic 376 1 | facilitate a fruitful and sincere dialogue with anyperson of goodwill.~ 377 2 | ifwe keep this important "difference" in mind, we will then be 378 2 | already been said, a distinct differentiationbetween the notion of dogma becomes 379 2 | gradually developed significant differentiations'(1). Thesedifferentiations 380 1 | and even demeaning of the dignity of the human beingemancipated 381 2 | more philanthropic as it is directed towards allwith loving care 382 2 | living waters are found. This directive arrow onlypossesses an inalienable 383 2 | incharacter. Its validity depended directly upon the trustworthinessand 384 2 | which are seminal and given directlythrough Divine revelation, while 385 3 | termauctorirtas which refers more directlyto the notion of fatherhood. 386 1 | powerwhich dogma produces and directs, while dogma expresses sufficientlythe 387 2 | so that the faithful may discern between "old wives'tales" ( 388 2 | Father "eternallife" for His disciples, not as a momentary conquest 389 3(14)| battle" - which was nota discussion at all - end.~ 390 3(12)| examining the author's doctoral dissertation on "TheInfallibility of 391 2 | untilthe end of time, as more dissertations are added to the existingbibliography. 392 3(14)| ofChurches approached - or rather distanced themselves from - the issueof 393 3 | confusion, then, we must distinguish between themeanings of " 394 3 | one handand the complete divesting of Holy Scripture's transcendent 395 2 | cohesion, can be further divided into axiomatic andindividual 396 2 | shall see below that this"Divine- human" feature of the essence 397 3 | substantially contributing to the Divine-human validityof dogma, we are 398 3 | namely the "synergy" of the Divineand human factors in the original 399 3 | entire Orthodox theory on Divineinspiration shall not merely avoid the 400 2 | inpart" (1 Cor. 13:9).~The divinely inspired summary of this 401 3 | mean that the truths of Divinerevelation are salvific principles 402 3(12)| when examining the author's doctoral dissertation on "TheInfallibility 403 3 | human form, the human factor doesnot even remain neutral in the 404 2 | reason to do this. Secondly, dogmasare the truths of the faith 405 2 | to decree "the decisions(dogmata) that had been reached by 406 3 | Orthodoxy teaches today in its dogmaticmanuals in response to other denominations, 407 2 | term dogma (from the verb 'doko' meaning "I think"), isknown 408 3 | martyrdom. On the contrary, the dominant impression is thatthe validity 409 3(13)| are to be reprinted by "Domos" publicationsin a series 410 | done 411 2 | life. Yet such a stripping downwould no doubt be a cheapening 412 2(2) | Church) has been extensively drawn, as both happento be called 413 3 | more necessary todaywhen, due mainly to the worldwide 414 2 | reasonit was connected to it (e.g., a particular philosopher 415 3 | courseis the fact that, very early, the blood of martyrdom 416 3(14)| Orthodox, as well asfor eastern Christians generally to 417 2 | product of time, unlike"ecclesiastical conscience" which is nothing 418 3(10)| John Konidaris who teaches ecclesiasticallaw in the School of Law at 419 3 | regard to the remaining ecclesiologicalrealities, points (c), (d) and (e), 420 3 | person is by definition "ecstatic" which, accordingto the 421 2(5) | Androutsos, Dogmatics, 2nd ed. Athens 1956. pp.6-8).The 422 2 | and sharper than a two edged sword"(Heb. 4. 12).~2. There 423 2(2) | undiminished treasure, for the edification of thebody of the faithful 424 2 | dogmas on a daily basis and edifies thepeople of God, not only 425 3(14)| Christ, whether man or woman, educated or layman". Onlywhen the 426 3 | mustalso emphasise the reverse effect. For one cannot overlook 427 3 | this in a more suitable or effective term than the scholasticplenitudo 428 2 | recognisable, applicable and effectivein every historical period 429 3 | general,despite the honest efforts up until now to state the 430 | either 431 2 | reached by the Apostles and elders whowere in Jerusalem" (Acts 432 3 | transferred publicly to the elected candidate,who must make 433 2 | whereupon itbecomes the most eloquent witness to the faith. If 434 3 | head of thelocal Church, is eloquently commented upon and interpreted 435 | else 436 3 | truth which becomesdogma emanates. This is more easily understood 437 2 | term "dogma" is similarly embodied in acertain time and place 438 3 | measure(plenitudo potestatis) embodies the authentic successor 439 2(5) | Athens 1956. pp.6-8).The emphasis on the way in which the 440 3 | people of God, we mustalso emphasise the reverse effect. For 441 3 | However, itmust be emphasised very strongly that much 442 3 | is declaredby God when He emphatically calls all people to this? 443 2 | language or time, which enables it to comeback to the same 444 2 | boundaries" or an intellectual "enclosure", so that the mind maynot 445 2 | to preventdeviation and encourage correction, everyday pastoral 446 1 | ofdemocratic equality and "enlightenment" which from the outset claimsthat 447 2 | nourished and continuously enriched by them,such that the study 448 2 | each of them. A fourth and entirelydifferent meaning and use of the term 449 3 | make this decision, the entireresponsibility is then transferred publicly 450 3 | borrowed from the west. The entirespiritual force of the Episcopal office 451 3(15)| See article entitled "The Bishop in the Church" 452 2(2) | equipping of the saints (cf.Eph. 4:12).~ 453 3 | although the candidate for the Episcopaloffice in the initial stage does 454 3 | consideredby the Church as being an equally valid path of salvation 455 2(2) | the faithful and for the equipping of the saints (cf.Eph. 4: 456 3 | shows that this is a grave error whichtestifies to an unacceptable 457 3 | theirgreat importance in establishing the validity of dogma which 458 | etc 459 2 | requested from the Father "eternallife" for His disciples, not 460 2 | the Comforter who remains eternally within her.~It is clear 461 3 | task of sanctification and eternalsalvation towards which this aims.~ 462 2 | decisionor clause which was ethico-philosophical or socio-political incharacter. 463 3 | which, accordingto the etymology of this term in Greek, means 464 3 | extension, over allof the eucharistic community of the faithful 465 3 | alone, it ispossible to evaluate correctly the importance 466 2 | be, since thisis always evaluated with hindsight and with 467 2 | the same criterion usedfor evaluating the teaching of each pastor (7). 468 3 | only through a correct evaluation of allsacramental parameters 469 3 | Episcopal office is found in the Evangelicallaw that "my power is made perfect 470 2 | empty deceit" (Col. 2:8) and evenbetween truths which are useful 471 2 | is declared and confessed eventhrough silence or through perseverance 472 3(12)| Thus, for example, the ever-memorable and benevolent D.Moraitis. 473 1 | demythologises" every institution and everynotion of established authority 474 | everyone 475 3 | summarising all that has been examined with regard to thatwhich 476 2 | inearthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God 477 3 | worship services, when we exclaim: "God is wonderous amongHis 478 2 | care and attention, without excluding anybody, at leastin the 479 2 | polemical, antithetical and exclusive in terms of opposingviews 480 2 | 20). The latter, however, exercisednormally by only one person - regardless 481 1 | comes without completely exhausting itscontent, and therefore 482 2 | dissertations are added to the existingbibliography. In the broader context 483 3 | the mystical parallelthat exists, all that Christ rightfully 484 2 | continuous study, teaching and experience of the word of God, it is 485 2 | terms of opposingviews or explicit doubts. Conversely, daily 486 2(2) | andEcclesia (Church) has been extensively drawn, as both happento 487 2 | truths of the faith which are extraordinarily formed, beingdependent upon 488 2 | Church as adeposit out of extreme love for humankind, for 489 2(3) | Concerning this extremely significant distinction, 490 1 | time and place, but also extremelyprovocative and even demeaning of the 491 3 | shall not merely avoid the extremities of some hereticalpositions 492 3 | development of worship and all facetsof personal or collective piety, 493 1 | historictimes, so as to facilitate a fruitful and sincere dialogue 494 2 | sight appears indeed to be fair andstrong. Yet, if we consider 495 1 | oppression. For a precise and fairevaluation of these two basic concepts 496 3 | Church dogma, so that the faithwill always be alive and victorious 497 2 | in any way whatsoeverwith fallen human logic, they met with 498 3 | articulated, at least as far as the major aspectsof the 499 3 | according toprevailing secular fashions, but rather by strictly 500 3 | Theanthropic character.~To avoid fatal confusion, then, we must