Patrology - Orthodox Fathers

    ORTHODOX CATECHISM TOPICS The Mission of the Holy Spirit By: Fr. Anthony AlevizopoulosPhD. of Theology, PhD. of Philosophy The Holy Spirit was not revealed in the same manner in which the Son was revealed; He remains unapproachable to man. He is however recognized in His divine energies, through the gifts which He bestows upon the faithful. He is … Read More

    ORTHODOX CATECHISM TOPICS The Holy Eucharist By: Fr. Anthony AlevizopoulosPhD. of Theology, PhD. of Philosophy The Holy Eucharist is the central event in the life of the Church. Through it the faithful become partakers of the Body and Blood of Christ (Matth. 26, 26-28; Mark 14,22-24; Luke 22, 15-20; Jn 6, 51-56; I Cor. 11, 24-26). How can … Read More

    ORTHODOX CATECHISM TOPICS The Church By: Fr. Anthony AlevizopoulosPhD. of Theology, PhD. of Philosophy http://www.egolpion.com/  The Church as the Body of Christ is a Divine-human (theanthropic) organism, i.e. an invisible and visible reality. The invisible dimension of the Church refers to the communion between God and man having as its model the communion between the three Persons of … Read More

    ORTHODOX CATECHISM TOPICS Spiritual Experiences By: Fr. Anthony AlevizopoulosPhD. of Theology, PhD. of Philosophy  Man can have the feeling of the presence of Divine Grace in his life, i.e. he can have spiritual experiences. Holy Scripture, however, recommends to the faithful: “Beloved, do not believe in every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they are from … Read More

    ORTHODOX CATECHISM TOPICS Salvation By: Fr. Anthony AlevizopoulosPhD. of Theology, PhD. of Philosophy  http://www.egolpion.com/salvation%20%20.en.aspx After the fall, man, we are told by Holy Writ, was cast out of paradise (Gen. 3,24). God, however, through this expulsion, did not lead man to despair, for He simultaneously sowed within Him the hope of salvation. The final outcome of his vicissitude … Read More

  ORTHODOX CATECHISM TOPICS By: Fr. Anthony AlevizopoulosPhD. of Theology, PhD. of Philosophy The entire world is God’s creation and therefore it is by nature good; evil does not have an ontological existence. Natural evil is the result of discord which was created after man’s fall; even death is a means of educating man in order to lead him back … Read More

    ORTHODOX CATECHISM TOPICS Monasticism By: Fr. Anthony AlevizopoulosPhD. of Theology, PhD. of Philosophy http://www.egolpion.com/Monasticism.en.aspx In our times many people and especially young people desire to see their ideas and the content of their faith embodied. To have people who live their faith and the hope in Christ with all its consequences is a great contribution to our society … Read More

    ORTHODOX CATECHISM TOPICS Holy Chrism By: Fr. Anthony AlevizopoulosPhD. of Theology, PhD. of Philosophy  http://www.egolpion.com/Holy_Chrism.en.aspx The Orthodox Church relates Holy Baptism to the sacred Mystery of Chrism, with which our induction into the body of the Church is completed, and the faithful, armed wtih the charismata of God can now grow spiritually, and conscientiously live the life in … Read More

    ORTHODOX CATECHISM TOPICS God in Trinity A Communion of Persons By: Fr. Anthony AlevizopoulosPhD. of Theology, PhD. of Philosophy http://www.egolpion.com/God_Trinity.en.aspx We Orthodox Christians believe in a Trinitarian God. God is not an isolated being, but communion and love. He is Father, Son and Holy Spirit; He is not one Person but three. Between the Father, Son and Holy … Read More

    ORTHODOX CATECHISM TOPICS ConfessionBy Fr. Anthony Alevizopoulos. Holy Confession was a familiar act in the Old Testament (Lev 5:5-6; Num 5:5-7; Prov. 28:13). That is why people would come to John the Forerunner and confess their sins while he would confirm their repentance with baptism (Matt 3:5-6; Mark 1:4-5). This activity was also continued in the Christian Church … Read More