Voulgaraki, Evi (2013) Mission and Evangelism in Modern Greece. A Selective Guide through Major Missionary Initiatives in the 20th and 21st Century. Teologia, 55 (2). pp. 114-121. ISSN 1453-4789
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The purpose of this paper is to present the shift in the missionary paradigm in modern Greece, taking into consideration the major changes on a global level. Tradition and innovation are being discussed under the light of Orthodox theology. The history of the orthodox mission in the 19th and 20th century is briefly outlined, with special reference to major missionary initiatives. Thus, the unique opportunity presented by the invitation of anti-colonial movement leaders in the ’60s to the Orthodox Church to preach the Gospel in the orthodox way in Africa is being discussed, and the response and results evaluated. Connected to this effort Porefthendes Movement is also presented, as well as the later embracement of the idea of Mission officially by the Church of Greece. After the fall of the communist regimes in the ’90s new challenges have been met in the European and especially the Balkan region. Today’s financial crisis is also calling for a new set up of priorities; thus the new focuses of missionary theology and praxis are critically presented.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | A Church/mission history B Mission theology/theory B Mission theology/theory > Evangelism/Proclamation of Gospel B Mission theology/theory > Public Theology B Mission theology/theory > Mission and Social responsibility D World Christianity and Central Eastern Europe > Europe G Christian traditions/Denominations > Eastern Orthodox |
| Divisions: | Balkan countries Balkan countries > Greece |
| Depositing User: | Speranca Tomin |
| Date Deposited: | 08 Aug 2022 16:19 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Aug 2022 09:05 |
| URI: | https://ceeamsprints.osims.org/id/eprint/2671 |
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