Eschatology and mission after Crete I: Illustration in the light of the documents Relations of the Orthodox Church with the rest of the Christian World and The Mission of the Orthodox Church in Today's World

Marcu, Doru (2018) Eschatology and mission after Crete I: Illustration in the light of the documents Relations of the Orthodox Church with the rest of the Christian World and The Mission of the Orthodox Church in Today's World. Acta Missiologiae, 6. pp. 35-45. ISSN 2060-2104

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Abstract

There is an internal connection between ecclesiology, the teaching about the Church that we call academic ecclesiology, and mission, which is the inner heart of the Church and becomes visible through different practices. For the Orthodox Church involved in the ecumenical movement, there is a struggle to balance ecclesiology (theology) with ecumenical mission and dialogue (practice) in a divided Christian world. Nevertheless, the recent Synod of Crete (June 2016) addressed some important elements of this struggle.... The present paper highlights those statement of the Holy and Great Council which have direct relevance for discussing the relation of ecclesiology and mission...

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Cape Town Commitment ; Together Towards Life ; Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium
Subjects: B Mission theology/theory > Evangelism/Proclamation of Gospel
B Mission theology/theory > Mission, partnership and cooperation
E Evangelical and Ecumenical Networks and Dialogues in Central Eastern Europe > Dialogue initiatives
G Christian traditions/Denominations > Eastern Orthodox
Depositing User: Users 3 not found.
Date Deposited: 04 Nov 2019 08:46
Last Modified: 04 Nov 2019 08:46
URI: https://ceeamsprints.osims.org/id/eprint/1695

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