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501 2 | withthe phronema of the Church Fathers (consensus patrum).In the 502 3 | parameters made with the fear of God, is the Church ofGod 503 3 | recognise the authentic features implied insuch a central 504 3 | the distinct andhistorical figure within the entire body of 505 2 | consensus patrum).In the final analysis, we must admit 506 2 | Trinitarian dogma will not finish untilthe end of time, as 507 2 | knowledge, but rather a unique, firm andinvincible treasure. 508 2 | following points may be stated. Firstly, dogmas are allthe truths 509 2 | andindividual truths. They are fixed articles of faith,whether 510 3 | power of martyrdomas a "font of rebirth" was apparently 511 3 | mind. For indeed, only the "foolishness of the cross"(1Cor.l:18) 512 3 | given from above "once and forall to the saints" (Jude 1:3) 513 3 | ofthe Bishop. First and foremost, we need to underline certainastounding 514 2 | the Lord's promise, abides forever inthe Church, leading her " 515 2(1) | dogma". see N. Xexakis, Foreword to OrthodoxDogmatics, Athens 516 1 | believes inChrist. Let us not forget that many sociologists and 517 2 | conditions. It must not be forgotten that,if it is true that 518 3 | questioning the power and formativeinfluence of dogma on all activities 519 2 | which are extraordinarily formed, beingdependent upon relevant " 520 2 | important fact. Namely, thatthe formulations of the teachings of the 521 2 | issues of each of them. A fourth and entirelydifferent meaning 522 2 | Greek,particularly in the framework of the ecumenical movement, 523 3 | institutions and functions of free persons gatheredinto the 524 2(5) | have received mystically fromApostolic Tradition. Both are of equal 525 1 | historictimes, so as to facilitate a fruitful and sincere dialogue with 526 3 | sayChristological-nature of the Episcopal function in the Church, whichdescribe 527 3 | it is now possible for fundamentaldogmatic truths to be sensitively 528 2 | characteristically in the funeral service:"I am yours, save 529 3(10)| the urgencyof the issue of funerals for those who commit suicide ( 530 3(14)| most intransigent of the furious womenif she would dare to 531 3 | truths (a) and (b) require no furtherexplanation, other than what Orthodoxy 532 2 | so-called"Robbers Synods". Furthermore, it is impossible to say 533 2(3) | significant distinction, see furtherthe study of the author, The 534 2 | tobring us unto Christ" (Gal.3:24), and is never destroyed, 535 3 | who areecclesiastically gathered together, one can appreciate 536 3 | functions of free persons gatheredinto the communion of the faithful, 537 2 | ofknowledge of good and evil" (Gen.2:17), so that in this also 538 3 | of the Bishop. Thus the generalconviction and teaching that the Bishops 539 3 | theologicallanguage which is more genuinely Orthodox. Previously the 540 3 | their God-given and unique gift of lifefor the sake of the 541 3 | which the Church refuses to give afuneral service, despite 542 3(11)| HumanAdventure" in Or thodocx Globe, Brookline, USA, v.1, no4 543 3 | if necessary even their God-given and unique gift of lifefor 544 3 | recklessnessunfortunately goes beyond formal terminology. 545 1 | dialogue with anyperson of goodwill.~First of all. it can be 546 2 | religious community, a state government etc). Withthe introduction 547 3 | other parts are, by the graceof God, communicated, activated 548 2 | as we shall see, andthis gradually developed significant differentiations'(1). 549 3 | study shows that this is a grave error whichtestifies to 550 2 | Thesedifferentiations were sometimes so greatly influenced by others thatthe 551 3 | meanings that leads in turnto a gross inaccuracy of expression. 552 3(14)| conferencesome four years ago. A group comprised entirely of women 553 3 | HolySpirit" unceasingly guaranteed therein, is it possible 554 2 | acollective character which guarantees the presence and guidance 555 2 | or predetermined by such guidelines. Therefore, it isnot pressured 556 3 | word inspiration on the one handand the complete divesting of 557 2(2) | extensively drawn, as both happento be called Mother and Virgin ( 558 3 | rulingdoes not apply even to the hardest criminal. (10)~That this 559 3 | of this is true for the harmless and, so to speak, regularand 560 3 | everyone that the Church hasever accepted through its Ecumenical 561 3 | acknowledge that one person hasthe right to be considered the 562 3 | 2Cor.12:10). It could not havebeen otherwise, since the role 563 1 | sociologists and historians havefor some time spoken about a " 564 2 | reprehensible, yet they do not havethe maturity or attestation 565 3(14)| Conference on Faith andOrder (held in 1993 in Santiago de Compostela 566 | here 567 3 | the extremities of some hereticalpositions such as verbal or word for 568 3 | positions and the proper hermeneutical criteria of mostOrthodox 569 3(14)| modern world any writing of herown as an equal authority to 570 3(12)| Orthodox Theology", did not hesitateto state in all sincerity that 571 2 | considered,without any risk or hesitation, as being the official position 572 2 | most significant, but often hidden,parameter of the reception 573 3 | inclination purely from on high, monophysitically. Ithas 574 2 | of theword dogma can be highlighted in Christianity. These were 575 3 | specialsignificance that this statement highlights something more wonderous, 576 | him 577 2 | thisis always evaluated with hindsight and with the same criterion 578 3 | historical period. We only hint at these,mainly in worship 579 1 | that many sociologists and historians havefor some time spoken 580 2 | andhuman weaknesses which historically led even to the so-called" 581 1 | systematic theology, during these historictimes, so as to facilitate a fruitful 582 3 | in the "communion of the HolySpirit" unceasingly guaranteed 583 2 | relatedsermons, but also through all homologous pastoral acts, which as 584 3 | Scripture in general,despite the honest efforts up until now to 585 1 | ask for areason for the hope that is in you"(( Peter 586 3 | collective witness of the host of faithful who areecclesiastically 587 | how 588 3 | theserealities that the human-Divine validity of dogma is based 589 3(11)| The Mystery of Person and HumanAdventure" in Or thodocx Globe, Brookline, 590 3 | synergy of the Divine and humanfactors in the full scope and depth 591 2 | Thetruths revealed by God to humanity are generally referred to 592 2 | out of extreme love for humankind, for the salvation of allwho 593 2 | was pleased to reveal to humankindfor its salvation. Whatever 594 3 | imperative that we develop these ideashere. The first two truths (a) 595 3 | that he submits andeven identifies his own conscience for a 596 3 | or the guarantee of the identity and continuity of thetrue 597 3 | parallel, if not from the identityaccording to Grace. By analogy and 598 2 | itwould be the worst form of idolatry. The "Decrees" signify a - 599 2 | On the other hand, ifwe keep this important "difference" 600 2 | expressions of the gifts and illumination of theParaclete. The fundamental 601 3 | among them.However, we must immediately add that such a "justification" 602 3(12)| Prof. Christos Yannaras, immediatelycriticised this study, but of course 603 1 | be made of each by every impartial and thinkingperson of today, 604 3 | accusers as being asupposedly impious remnant of outdated despotism 605 2 | beyond which there is the implacable "anathema"- it is by its 606 3 | necessary to develop further the implicationsof Apostolic succession which 607 3 | biblical texts, but more importantly because biblicalrevelation 608 2 | which must be promoted and imposed - by way of phraseswhich 609 2 | character of theformulations may impress us, we may at times unfortunately 610 3 | the contrary, the dominant impression is thatthe validity of dogma - 611 2(6) | theologian anddogma, as totally inadequate. For, it is not only through 612 2 | directive arrow onlypossesses an inalienable sacredness and binding character 613 1 | considered by many tobe not only inappropriate to our time and place, but 614 3 | with the example of the incarnate andonly begotten Son of 615 3(13)| which will have the title"Incarnations of Dogma".~ 616 2 | ethico-philosophical or socio-political incharacter. Its validity depended directly 617 1 | is not one who believes inChrist. Let us not forget that 618 3 | which has aninspiration and inclination purely from on high, monophysitically. 619 2 | salvationof all people. These may include truths which were not officiallydeclared 620 2 | of the Church, there are included also the so-called"theologoumena", 621 2 | conscience of the Church includesand maintains everything that 622 2 | a more comprehensive and inclusivecharacter. It is more philanthropic 623 2 | occursonce, but as a continuously increasing process of initiation andsanctification: " 624 2 | in this passage does not indicatean automatic and momentary 625 2 | designation "reached" ishighly indicative of the essence of dogma, 626 2 | Church in "various times and indifferent ways" (Heb. 1:1) and which 627 3 | faithful of their importance indirectly and substantially contributing 628 2 | for thefaithful - whether individually or as a whole - if it does 629 2 | we have this treasure inearthen vessels, that the excellence 630 2 | in mystery and which is ineffable inessence (5). Unless this 631 2 | mystery and which is ineffable inessence (5). Unless this most significant, 632 3 | inspiration of Scripture, the infallibilityof the Church and Apostolic 633 2 | the same guarantee of an infallible operationand correct teaching 634 3 | andconscience of the Church, infallibly spoken through the EcumenicalCouncils. 635 3 | unhesitatingly that it isnatural to infer the moral and religious 636 2 | Synodsmay in some sense be "inferior" to the unofficial and daily 637 2 | which as amatter of course, infinitely surpass any oratorical capabilities.~ 638 3 | infallibility" reeks of western influence andexpresses a so-called 639 2 | continuously increasing process of initiation andsanctification: "This 640 3 | Synod -can take such an initiative and make this decision, 641 2 | we shall certainly do an injustice and seriouslydistort both 642 2(5) | faithful always occurs "inmystery" presents in fact the purest 643 2(3) | infallibility of the Church inOrthodox Theology, Athens, 1965. 644 3 | which have been mentioned inother more popularised articles (13). 645 2 | know in part and prophesy inpart" (1 Cor. 13:9).~The divinely 646 3 | ecclesiological term (14). Inparticular, one could consider the 647 2 | by thedivine Logos who "inseparably" and "without division" 648 2 | objections and animosityeither inside or outside the Church, and 649 2 | an obstacle for a deeper insight into the sacred wordsof 650 2 | Cor. 13:9).~The divinely inspired summary of this treasure 651 3 | the midst of thegeneral instability and questioning of the world' 652 2 | must admit that, in this instance also,the motivating force 653 3 | andexpresses a so-called institutionalised legalism(12). However, itmust 654 3 | authenticityand prosperity of institutions and functions of free persons 655 3 | faithful rather than just instrictly liturgical settings and 656 3 | authentic features implied insuch a central and neuralgic 657 2 | each pastor (7). Therefore, inteaching the truths of the faith, 658 2 | in order to safeguardthe integrity of the faith and the salvation 659 2 | settingof boundaries" or an intellectual "enclosure", so that the 660 3(14)| Apostolic succession in an international theological conferencesome 661 2(2) | the teaching of the Lord inthat "she kept these words in 662 3(14)| publicly asked the most intransigent of the furious womenif she 663 2 | government etc). Withthe introduction of the term into the vocabulary 664 2 | believe. The fact that this invaluable and irreplaceable treasurecannot 665 3 | constructively thesacredness and the inviolate character of dogma in the 666 2 | in the manner that the invisible God becameincarnate, the 667 3 | Bishoprecites the Creed, he is invited to "confess" and declare 668 2 | therebyclearly showing that what is involved is not just chance,conventional 669 2 | on the one hand, and the irregular formation of dogma in theChurch 670 3 | extraordinary process of irregularrevelation, nor in the subsequent task 671 2 | that this invaluable and irreplaceable treasurecannot be defined 672 3 | scholastictheology or to irreverent rationalism, since most 673 3 | mysticalsources which perpetually "irrigate" Church dogma, so that the 674 3 | because the human person iscalled in freedom to acknowledge 675 3 | terminology. Greater damage iscaused by the fact that such inaccuracy 676 2 | but rather something that iscontinuous and progressive until we 677 2(2) | conscience and memory which isdefined and steadily cleansed by 678 2 | truth" (John 16: 13). This isevident in the constant conviction 679 2 | understanding of salvation which isexpressed at length in the teaching 680 3 | their baptism. The candidate isguaranteed to the Church by his Bishop 681 2 | vital designation "reached" ishighly indicative of the essence 682 3 | the office of the Bishop isinferred from this mystic parallel, 683 2 | doko' meaning "I think"), isknown to be of pre-Christian origin. 684 3 | and unhesitatingly that it isnatural to infer the moral and religious 685 3 | human factors alone, it ispossible to evaluate correctly the 686 2 | Divine word of revelation isproperly appreciated, there is always 687 2 | even if its importance issecondary, the conscience of the person 688 3(14)| distanced themselves from - the issueof Apostolic succession in 689 3 | salvation in Christ. This isthe main reason why the faithful 690 3 | them. and let them say " It istrue'" ( Isaiah 43:9). Of course 691 2 | in martyrdom, whereupon itbecomes the most eloquent witness 692 3 | high, monophysitically. Ithas more to do with an essential 693 3 | institutionalised legalism(12). However, itmust be emphasised very strongly 694 1 | without completely exhausting itscontent, and therefore without being 695 2 | relative, in which case itwould be the worst form of idolatry. 696 2 | Apostles and elders whowere in Jerusalem" (Acts 16:4). The vital 697 2 | you, theonly true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent" ( 698 3(12)| namely Archimandrite Athan Jevcic (nowMetropolitan of Bosnia) 699 3 | and forall to the saints" (Jude 1:3) and, on the other, 700 3 | Nomisinterpretation or quick judgement is permitted concerning 701 3 | succession which one could justifiably call the"chromosomes" or 702 2 | totally new term became justified, which in turnexpressed 703 2(2) | the ultimate truth of God,keeps this in the depths of its 704 3 | through such obedienceand kenosis can one understand and accept 705 2(2) | of the Lord inthat "she kept these words in her heart" ( 706 2 | sameindiscriminate perception of them, knowing that our orthodoxy andorthopraxy 707 2(5) | relationship between faith and knowledgein each period of history.~ 708 3(14)| and with the theme"Towards Koinonia in Faith, Life and Witness"), 709 3(10)| Even recently, Prof. John Konidaris who teaches ecclesiasticallaw 710 1 | which it is derived. This lastobservation, namely that dogma expresses " 711 3 | consider thecorresponding Latin termauctorirtas which refers 712 2 | particular philosopher or lawgiver, aphilosophical or religious 713 3(14)| man or woman, educated or layman". Onlywhen the author, as 714 2 | abides forever inthe Church, leading her "unto all truth" (John 715 3 | confusion of meanings that leads in turnto a gross inaccuracy 716 2 | without excluding anybody, at leastin the initial stages.~While 717 2 | since it did not wish to leave itself unreservedly to theenlightenment 718 3 | Church.Unfortunately, the legal vocabulary of canon law 719 3 | so-called institutionalised legalism(12). However, itmust be 720 2 | salvation which isexpressed at length in the teaching of the Church 721 3 | must make an official and lengthy confession of faith during 722 2 | a sterile form and dead letter, rather than auseful and 723 2(1) | For a more or less lexicographical study of the development 724 3 | shown below in more detail- liesin its Theanthropic character.~ 725 3 | God-given and unique gift of lifefor the sake of the truth of 726 3 | his own conscience for a lifetime with the voice andconscience 727 3 | nature understood in the light of thenature of the truths 728 2 | of the Synod defines the "limits"-beyond which there is the 729 2 | order that thestreets may he lit up and safe to walk in during 730 2 | life to Christ our God"(Litany of the Divine Liturgy).~ 731 3 | easily derived from the liturgicalpractice surrounding the ordination 732 2 | whatsoeverwith fallen human logic, they met with objections 733 2 | phraseswhich more or less have a logical coherence - in order to 734 1 | the human beingemancipated long ago. Thus to speak today 735 2 | directed towards allwith loving care and attention, without 736 2(2) | these words in her heart" (Luke 2:19), so in the samemanner 737 2 | dogmas of the Church, we maintain the sameindiscriminate perception 738 2 | thesetwo ways of teaching and maintaining dogma in the Church even 739 2 | of the Church includesand maintains everything that God was 740 2 | required so that we do not makeabsolute what are essential relative 741 3 | sometimesunfortunately attacked by naive or malicious accusers as being asupposedly 742 3(14)| whobelieve in Christ, whether man or woman, educated or layman". 743 3 | vocabulary of canon law has not managed toexpress this in a more 744 3 | factors in the original manifestation as well as thefurther formulation 745 3 | and perpetuated, thereby manifestingthe One, Holy, Catholic and 746 2 | notembodied each time, in the manner that the invisible God becameincarnate, 747 3 | purifying and salvific power of martyrdomas a "font of rebirth" was 748 3 | the truth of the faith (martyrs-new martyrs). Thiswould otherwise 749 3 | simply neutraleducational material. This is precisely because 750 2 | consider it more soberly and maturely, we shallsee that here too 751 2 | yet they do not havethe maturity or attestation that would 752 2 | enclosure", so that the mind maynot go beyond certain boundaries, 753 3 | formulation of dogma, we mean that the truths of Divinerevelation 754 3 | of "authority", we do not meanof course the moral force and 755 3 | responsibly and with full measure(plenitudo potestatis) embodies 756 3 | of outdated despotism or medievalabsolutism(15).~The countless patristic 757 2 | ofcrystallisation where two things meet: on the one hand the will 758 3(14)| convince theassembly in one meeting of the 5 th World Conference 759 2(6) | solidarity with theother members of the body of the Church. 760 2 | faithful, a search for divine mercy through a turning towardsGod, 761 2 | fallen human logic, they met with objections and animosityeither 762 | might 763 3 | faithful obedience to theChurch militant, in accordance with the 764 3 | inthe New Testament as a "ministry of conciliation".~If through 765 2(2) | the Orthodox in worshipas "Mitroparthenon cleos", namely, "glory of 766 3 | inclination purely from on high, monophysitically. Ithas more to do with an 767 3(13)| the Voice ofOrthodoxy, the monthly periodical of the Greek 768 3(12)| ever-memorable and benevolent D.Moraitis. Dean of the School of Theology 769 1 | matters of course become morecomplicated. For, therein, dogma is 770 2 | dogma in the Church even morelucid, we shall take a simple 771 | moreover 772 1 | it is imperative that a morethorough analysis be made of each 773 3 | hermeneutical criteria of mostOrthodox biblical scholars, have 774 2 | in this instance also,the motivating force is not the human factor, 775 2 | unaffected by ulterior motives andhuman weaknesses which 776 | much 777 3 | one can appreciate how muchgreater the moral force and witness 778 3 | of the people of God, we mustalso emphasise the reverse effect. 779 2 | conscience of the Church", we mustalways keep in mind that this is 780 2(5) | purest criterion by which we mustapproach the problem of the relationship 781 3 | also with less apparent mysticalsources which perpetually "irrigate" 782 2(1) | ofthe term "dogma". see N. Xexakis, Foreword to OrthodoxDogmatics, 783 3 | sometimesunfortunately attacked by naive or malicious accusers as 784 3 | even if this is done in the nameof the "mystical body" of Christ.~ 785 3 | implied insuch a central and neuralgic ecclesiological term (14). 786 3 | factor doesnot even remain neutral in the extraordinary process 787 3 | principles of life, not simply neutraleducational material. This is precisely 788 2 | of each moment in time, newer details or aspects of theunchanging 789 3 | significant that, after the newly ordained Bishoprecites the 790 3(10)| suicide (cf, TheSunday Vema, newspaper in Greek, June 16 1996).~ 791 2 | truths is described in the NewTestament as the faith which is "entrusted" ( 792 2 | revelation which, day and night, constitute the first concern 793 3(11)| Globe, Brookline, USA, v.1, no4 June 1996.~ 794 3 | Apostolic Church in the world. Nomisinterpretation or quick judgement is permitted 795 2 | dogma is a conditio sinequa non for the Orthodox understanding 796 2 | world, but which are of nosignificance in terms of our salvation. 797 3(14)| batrachian battle" - which was nota discussion at all - end.~ 798 2 | which, strictly speaking, is notcompleted or closed by the mentioned, 799 2 | the faith. If dogma were notembodied each time, in the manner 800 | nothing 801 2 | Decrees cannot and should notin any way overshadow the truths 802 3 | a product and secondary notionof"authority" which is very 803 2 | and validity. This does notmean that they exhaust the truth, 804 3 | organically to the Church, notonly because it alone could define 805 2 | factors.On the contrary, it is nourished and continuously enriched 806 3(12)| Archimandrite Athan Jevcic (nowMetropolitan of Bosnia) and Prof. Christos 807 2 | either because of their great number orbecause there was not 808 3 | unreservedlyaccepting with an oath everything and everyone 809 3 | faithful. Only through such obedienceand kenosis can one understand 810 3 | will of the Father,became "obedient unto death" (Phil. 2:8).~ 811 2 | righteousways".~One could of course object that, in comparing the Synodical" 812 2 | guided from above.~This objection at first sight appears indeed 813 2 | human logic, they met with objections and animosityeither inside 814 2 | becomea restraint or an obstacle for a deeper insight into 815 3 | such inaccuracy seriously obstructs thecorrect understanding 816 3 | wonders of God's love which occur according toDivine economy 817 2(5) | faith by the faithful always occurs "inmystery" presents in 818 2 | momentary conquest that occursonce, but as a continuously increasing 819 3(14)| witness the new outburst ofaudacity with which certain Christians 820 3 | briefly remind ourselves ofbasic aspects of the teaching 821 3(14)| Christians in the World Council ofChurches approached - or rather distanced 822 2 | Christianity. These were not ofcourse parallel to each other, 823 2 | essence of dogma, as the point ofcrystallisation where two things meet: on 824 1 | under the pretext of course ofdemocratic equality and "enlightenment" 825 2 | that, with such a spectrum ofexpressions in the Church, dogma is 826 3 | extraordinary attributes offaith. These prevent it from becoming 827 2 | person is aBishop- does not offer the same guarantee of an 828 3 | The Bishop is officially "offered" as the person whoempties 829 2 | include truths which were not officiallydeclared as dogma in Synods, either 830 2 | temptations of "the tree ofknowledge of good and evil" (Gen.2: 831 2 | character" or as a "way oflife" in general. It is clear 832 2 | already made for the benefit oflocal residents) cannot overshadow 833 2 | with the purity and clarity ofone's phronema. That is why 834 3(13)| originally published in the Voice ofOrthodoxy, the monthly periodical 835 | often 836 3 | of the world's values. we oftenspeak of the authenticity and 837 2 | life, whether as a "way ofthinking", "logos and praxis", "custom 838 3 | that worship, and the power ofvarious traditions and customs, 839 | once 840 3 | Divine factor (9). On the onehand, because the truth of faith 841 2 | found. This directive arrow onlypossesses an inalienable sacredness 842 3 | sufficient to justify" not onlythemselves, but also all the faithful 843 3(14)| woman, educated or layman". Onlywhen the author, as head of the 844 2(7) | Cf. op.cit., The Infallibility 845 2 | guarantee of an infallible operationand correct teaching which is 846 1 | any waymay have a contrary opinion, an attempt will be made 847 2 | theologoumena", namely theological opinions. These presentnothing which 848 2 | formulation had totherefore oppose or reprove contrary beliefs 849 2 | and exclusive in terms of opposingviews or explicit doubts. Conversely, 850 1 | acompulsive force or as blind oppression. For a precise and fairevaluation 851 2 | infinitely surpass any oratorical capabilities.~That which 852 2 | because of their great number orbecause there was not sufficient 853 3 | Divine inspiration belongs organically to the Church, notonly because 854 2 | isknown to be of pre-Christian origin. It expressed a binding 855 3 | Divineand human factors in the original manifestation as well as 856 3(13)| These articles, originally published in the Voice ofOrthodoxy, 857 3 | stems from the transcendent originand source of dogma - to which 858 2 | faith, it is not impossible orimprobable for an entire Synod to be 859 2 | these were misunderstood ormisconstrued by "other teachings". These 860 2 | believe correctly, if he orshe in good conscience struggles 861 3(13)| periodical of the Greek OrthodoxArchdiocese of Australia. are to be 862 2(1) | N. Xexakis, Foreword to OrthodoxDogmatics, Athens 1993. p. 167 onwards.~ 863 3 | Orthodox. Previously the Orthodoxthemselves had used a language which 864 3 | probably still are - individual Orthodoxtheologians who, while otherwise well 865 2(7) | Infallibility of the Church in OrthodoxTheology, p. 140 onwards.~ 866 | others 867 | ourselves 868 2 | together, they guarantee ourspiritual salvation. For this reason, 869 3(14)| generally to witness the new outburst ofaudacity with which certain 870 2 | advancewhat the quality and outcome of a certain Synod will 871 3 | asupposedly impious remnant of outdated despotism or medievalabsolutism(15).~ 872 1 | enlightenment" which from the outset claimsthat rational thought 873 2 | animosityeither inside or outside the Church, and their formulation 874 2 | position to successfully overcome temptations of "the tree 875 2(2) | Asthe Theotokos therefore paid attention to the teaching 876 3(14)| It was a very painful surprise for the Orthodox, 877 3 | Yet in such an anticipated panoramicsynthesis, it is certain that the 878 3(11)| Refer to paper by this author "The Mystery 879 2(2) | our century, themystical parallelism betweenTheomitor (Mother 880 3 | by virtue of the mystical parallelthat exists, all that Christ 881 2 | significant, but often hidden,parameter of the reception of the 882 3 | evaluation of allsacramental parameters made with the fear of God, 883 2 | is used in modern Greek,particularly in the framework of the 884 3 | Holy Spirit in the other parts are, by the graceof God, 885 2 | of the verb know in this passage does not indicatean automatic 886 2 | evaluating the teaching of each pastor (7). Therefore, inteaching 887 3(14)| supposedly ordained as "pastors attempted to convince theassembly 888 3 | as being an equally valid path of salvation as thesacrament 889 2 | Church Fathers (consensus patrum).In the final analysis, 890 2 | especially since the Apostle Paulhimself states that in this life " 891 2 | maintain the sameindiscriminate perception of them, knowing that our 892 3 | Evangelicallaw that "my power is made perfect in weakness" (2Cor. 12:9) 893 | perhaps 894 3(13)| ofOrthodoxy, the monthly periodical of the Greek OrthodoxArchdiocese 895 3 | Nomisinterpretation or quick judgement is permitted concerning thisGod-given 896 2 | the broader context of the perpetual theologicaltask of the Church, 897 3 | apparent mysticalsources which perpetually "irrigate" Church dogma, 898 3 | communicated, activated and perpetuated, thereby manifestingthe 899 2 | eventhrough silence or through perseverance in martyrdom, whereupon 900 3 | institutions and functions of free persons gatheredinto the communion 901 1 | the hope that is in you"(( Peter 3:15).~In responding to 902 2 | whichrecapitulates every other petition: "Having asked for the unity 903 3 | became "obedient unto death" (Phil. 2:8).~The purely Christological 904 2 | inclusivecharacter. It is more philanthropic as it is directed towards 905 2 | to it (e.g., a particular philosopher or lawgiver, aphilosophical 906 2 | wives'tales" (l Tim.4:7), "philosophy and empty deceit" (Col. 907 2 | through the well known phrase"it seemed good to the Holy 908 2 | and imposed - by way of phraseswhich more or less have a logical 909 2 | Divine will are constantly placed before thefaithful. They 910 3 | Apostles themselves who placedthem in various regions as the 911 2 | everything that God was pleased to reveal to humankindfor 912 3 | responsibly and with full measure(plenitudo potestatis) embodies the 913 3 | rebirth" was apparently pointed out by God who saidthrough 914 2(5) | equal value for piety" (as pointedout in C. Androutsos, Dogmatics, 915 2 | it is by its verynature polemical, antithetical and exclusive 916 3 | Apostolicsuccession; (d) worship and popular piety in general; and (e) 917 3 | been mentioned inother more popularised articles (13). Nonetheless, 918 3 | the same about worship, popularpiety and martyrdom. On the contrary, 919 2 | contain selectively only that portionof the truth which must be 920 2 | Spirit and to us". When posed in theplural, dogma means 921 1 | some time spoken about a "post-Christian" period in whichChristians 922 3 | westernuniversities where postgraduate studies were undertaken.~ 923 2 | remainsforever "living and powerful, and sharper than a two 924 1 | understood as being the powerwhich dogma produces and directs, 925 2(5) | Dogmatics, 2nd ed. Athens 1956. pp.6-8).The emphasis on the 926 3 | in the confession and praise of the Trinitarian God.Given 927 2 | ofthinking", "logos and praxis", "custom and character" 928 2 | Yourunapproachable glory" (Prayer of the Compline service).~ 929 2 | think"), isknown to be of pre-Christian origin. It expressed a binding 930 1 | blind oppression. For a precise and fairevaluation of these 931 2 | instruction isnot confined or predetermined by such guidelines. Therefore, 932 2 | character which guarantees the presence and guidance ofthe Paraclete ( 933 2 | theological opinions. These presentnothing which is at first glance 934 2(5) | always occurs "inmystery" presents in fact the purest criterion 935 2 | sections of Orthodox Dogmatics, presentthe theological issues of each 936 3 | form of Christ", theone who presides over the Lord's Supper and, 937 2 | theDivine factor by the presiding leaders, through the well 938 3 | afuneral service, despite pressure to the contrary from socialmovements 939 2 | guidelines. Therefore, it isnot pressured in terms of language or 940 1 | established authority under the pretext of course ofdemocratic equality 941 3 | attributes offaith. These prevent it from becoming assimilated, 942 2 | coherence - in order to preventdeviation and encourage correction, 943 3 | more genuinely Orthodox. Previously the Orthodoxthemselves had 944 3 | for the other tworanks of priesthood (Presbyter and Deacon). 945 2 | must remember the first and primaryfunction which the "Decrees" of the 946 3 | acknowledge and confess that such principlescome from the God who speaks, 947 3 | been,however, - and there probably still are - individual Orthodoxtheologians 948 2(5) | which we mustapproach the problem of the relationship between 949 3 | all that Christ rightfully proclaimed about Himself bysaying " 950 1 | being the powerwhich dogma produces and directs, while dogma 951 2 | something that iscontinuous and progressive until we all reach "the 952 2 | according to the Lord's promise, abides forever inthe Church, 953 3 | of dogma~In an attempt to promote properly and constructively 954 2 | the truth which must be promoted and imposed - by way of 955 2 | competence of the authority which pronounced it, for which reasonit was 956 3 | axiomaticOrthodox positions and the proper hermeneutical criteria of 957 2 | life "we know in part and prophesy inpart" (1 Cor. 13:9).~The 958 3 | God who saidthrough the prophet: "let them bring their witnessesto 959 3(14)| womenif she would dare to propose to the modern world any 960 3 | for the authenticityand prosperity of institutions and functions 961 2 | time. This is so that their protectivecharacter does not become misunderstood 962 3 | the Church ofGod indeed proven to be the "communion of 963 3 | wonderous amongHis saints" (Ps. 68:35). Yet in such an 964 2 | other, but for historical or psychologicalreasons they arose and developed 965 3 | Presbyter or Deacon, no public statement andconfession 966 3(13)| be reprinted by "Domos" publicationsin a series of books, the first 967 3(13)| These articles, originally published in the Voice ofOrthodoxy, 968 2(5) | inmystery" presents in fact the purest criterion by which we mustapproach 969 3 | thesacrament of Baptism. The purifying and salvific power of martyrdomas 970 2 | is in accordance with the purity and clarity ofone's phronema. 971 2 | asstreetlights which are put in place by councils in 972 2 | to say in advancewhat the quality and outcome of a certain 973 2 | aphilosophical rather than a mystic quest (6). On the other hand, 974 3 | Nomisinterpretation or quick judgement is permitted concerning 975 2 | complete"codification" is quite obvious, especially since 976 3 | character of dogma, but ratherthe "fatherhood" and "source" 977 3 | scholastictheology or to irreverent rationalism, since most of theirtheologians 978 2(6) | it is not only through rationalthought that the theologian approaches 979 2 | progressive until we all reach "the knowledge of Yourunapproachable 980 3 | why the faithful must be ready at every moment tosacrifice 981 3 | responsibility is thehuman person realised and developed until the 982 2 | they are anunquestionable reality which can cause the unwary 983 2 | pronounced it, for which reasonit was connected to it (e.g., 984 3 | of martyrdomas a "font of rebirth" was apparently pointed 985 3 | them so that he or she may receive salvation in Christ. This 986 | recent 987 | recently 988 3 | expression. This verbal recklessnessunfortunately goes beyond formal terminology. 989 2 | thefaithful. They allow it to be recognisable, applicable and effectivein 990 3 | responsibility and authority recognised in him by the Church.Unfortunately, 991 3 | been a sufficientlybroad recognition on the part of the faithful 992 3 | biblicalrevelation in itself was recorded by the Church and in the 993 3 | the term "infallibility" reeks of western influence andexpresses 994 3(11)| Refer to paper by this author " 995 2 | to humanity are generally referred to in threecategories: ( 996 3 | truths to be sensitively reformulated in theologicallanguage which 997 3 | suicide for which the Church refuses to give afuneral service, 998 3 | mystical body" of Christ.~To refute these arguments, we must 999 3 | who placedthem in various regions as the unmistakable and 1000 2 | this relationship between regular and constantteaching on 1001 3 | harmless and, so to speak, regularand collective witness of the