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The Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by the United Nations in
2015, comprise an ambitious and sweeping agenda that unites
economic, social, and environmental aims. What resources do the
world's religious and secular traditions offer in support of these
objectives? Which principles do these traditions hold in common,
and how can these shared values help advance global goals? This
book presents an in-depth and deeply engaged conversation among
interfaith religious leaders and interdisciplinary scholars and
practitioners in pursuit of an ethical consensus that could ground
sustainable development efforts. Drawing on more than two years of
close-knit discussions convened by Jeffrey D. Sachs and Marcelo Sa
nchez Sorondo, it offers an extensive and inclusive vision of how
to promote human flourishing. The book features theological,
philosophical, and ethical deliberations of great diversity and
depth on the challenges of sustainable development, addressing
questions of poverty, environmental justice, peace, conflict, and
the future of work. It includes consensus statements on the moral
imperatives of sustainable development, introductions to seven
major religious traditions and their conceptions of the common
good, and thematic reflections. Wide-ranging and urgent, this book
represents a major contribution to interreligious dialogue and to
the articulation of a shared global ethics. The book features a
foreword by Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.
In celebration of the 2021 visit to the University of Notre Dame by
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, as well as the thirtieth
anniversary of his election, this groundbreaking volume gathers
together and introduces eleven important joint statements from the
patriarch, addressing diverse topics from climate change to
ecumenical dialogue. As the spiritual leader of 300 million
Orthodox Christians worldwide, His All-Holiness Bartholomew,
Orthodox Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome and Ecumenical
Patriarch, has long been a beacon for strengthening inter-religious
and inter-faith dialogues on the world stage. This volume assembles
eleven joint statements initiated by the ecumenical patriarch with
prominent global Christian leaders, including Pope Francis, Pope
Benedict XVI, Pope St. John Paul II, Archbishop of Canterbury
Justin Welby, and Archbishop Ieronymos II. It also includes
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's address at Notre Dame upon
receiving an honorary doctorate. The statements address a wide
array of pressing issues, including human rights, the environment,
support of migrants, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the relationship
between the Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, frequently
referred to as "sister churches." The book contains a foreword by
John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame,
and an introduction by John Chryssavgis, which provides an overview
of the ecumenical patriarch's long ministry and powerful vision,
illustrating his significance both within the Orthodox world as
well as on the world stage. Beyond its testimony to the patriarch's
longstanding commitment to interreligious and inter-Christian
dialogue, this collection of joint statements has the added benefit
of gathering these all-important texts into one convenient place
for the first time.
Can Orthodox Christianity offer spiritual resources uniquely suited
to the environmental concerns of today? This book makes the case
emphatically that it can indeed. In addition to being the first
substantial and comprehensive collection of essays, in any
language, to address environmental issues from the Orthodox point
of view, this volume (with contributions from many of the most
influential theologians and philosophers in contemporary world
Orthodoxy) will engage a wide audience, in academic as well as
popular circles—resonating not only with Orthodox audiences but
with all those in search of a fresh approach to environmental
theory and ethics that can bring to bear the resources of ancient
spirituality, often virtually unknown in the West, on modern
challenges and dilemmas.
The Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by the United Nations in
2015, comprise an ambitious and sweeping agenda that unites
economic, social, and environmental aims. What resources do the
world's religious and secular traditions offer in support of these
objectives? Which principles do these traditions hold in common,
and how can these shared values help advance global goals? This
book presents an in-depth and deeply engaged conversation among
interfaith religious leaders and interdisciplinary scholars and
practitioners in pursuit of an ethical consensus that could ground
sustainable development efforts. Drawing on more than two years of
close-knit discussions convened by Jeffrey D. Sachs and Marcelo Sa
nchez Sorondo, it offers an extensive and inclusive vision of how
to promote human flourishing. The book features theological,
philosophical, and ethical deliberations of great diversity and
depth on the challenges of sustainable development, addressing
questions of poverty, environmental justice, peace, conflict, and
the future of work. It includes consensus statements on the moral
imperatives of sustainable development, introductions to seven
major religious traditions and their conceptions of the common
good, and thematic reflections. Wide-ranging and urgent, this book
represents a major contribution to interreligious dialogue and to
the articulation of a shared global ethics. The book features a
foreword by Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.
Over the past two decades, the world has witnessed alarming
environmental degradation—climate change, the loss of
biodiversity, and the pollution of natural resources—together
with a failure to implement environmental policies and an
ever-widening gap between rich and poor. As this new volume of his
writings reveals, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has continually
proclaimed the primacy of spiritual values in determining
environmental ethics and action. For him, the predicament we face
is not primarily ecological but in fact spiritual: The ultimate aim
is to see all things in God, and God in all things. On Earth as in
Heaven demonstrates just why His All Holiness has been dubbed the
“Green Patriarch” by former Vice President Al Gore (recipient
of the Nobel Peace Prize for his environmental activism) and the
media. This third and final volume of the spiritual leader’s
selected writings showcases his statements on environmental
degradation, global warming, and climate change. It contains
numerous speeches and interviews in various circumstances,
including ecological symposia, academic seminars, and regional and
international events, over the first twenty years of his ministry.
This volume also encompasses a selection of pastoral letters and
exhortations—ecclesiastical, ecumenical, and academic—by His
All Holiness for occasions such as Easter and Christmas, honorary
doctorates, and academic awards. On Earth as in Heaven is a rich
collection, essential for religious scholars, those looking for a
deeper understanding of Orthodox Christianity, and anyone concerned
with the environmental and social issues we face today.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew speaks to a contemporary world
about, human rights, religious tolerance, international peace,
environmental protection, and more. In the World, Yet Not of the
World represents a selection of major addresses and significant
messages as well as public statements by His All Holiness
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, "first among equals" and
spiritual leader of the world's 300 million Orthodox Christians.
The Patriarch is as comfortable preaching about the spiritual
legacy of the Orthodox Church as he is promoting sociopolitical
issues of his immediate cultural environment and praying for
respect toward Islam or for global peace. As the documents reveal,
the tenure of the Ecumenical Patriarch has been characterized by
inter-Orthodox cooperation, inter-Christian dialogue and
interreligious understanding. He has traveled more extensively than
any other Orthodox Patriarch in history, exchanging official
visitations with numerous ecclesiastical and state dignitaries. In
particular, because he is a citizen of Turkey and the leader of a
Christian minority in a predominantly Muslim nation, Ecumenical
Patriarch Bartholomew's personal experience endows him with a
unique perspective on religious tolerance and interfaith dialogue.
These documents are drawn from his prominent leadership roles as
primary spiritual leader of the Orthodox Christian world and
transnational figure of global significance - influential roles
that become more vital each day. Published together here for the
first time, the writings reveal the Ecumenical Patriarch as a
bridge builder and peacemaker. One of his catchphrases is "War in
the name of religion is war against religion." Over the past
eighteen years, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's inclination and
intention have been to address the most difficult issues facing the
world-the deep and increasing mistrust between East and West, the
decay and widening destruction of the natural environment, as well
as the sharp divisions among the various Christian confessions and
diverse faith communities-whether on religious, racial, or cultural
levels. He regards being a servant of reconciliation as a primary
obligation of his spiritual ministry to. This book reveals the
powerful influence of a spiritual institution from the unique
perspective of a Christian leader in the world, and yet not of the
world. Some of the topics covered: oFaith and freedom oRacism and
fundamentalism oMutual respect and tolerance oEcology and poverty
oHuman rights and freedom oRacial and religious discrimination
oChurch and state oTerrorism and corruption oFreedom of conscience
oEurope, Turkey and the world oReligion and politics oChristians
and Muslims oChristians and Jews
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Ever-Moving Repose (Paperback)
Sotiris Mitralexis; Foreword by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
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Even though the Eastern Orthodox Church is widely recognized as
having a deep and profound theological understanding of the world
as God's creation, practice of this theology has been elusive. To
address this dilemma this text provides guidance on the spiritual
and physical steps that are necessary for Orthodox Christians to
apply their theology to ecological issues. This book includes a
special foreword by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch
Bartholomew who introduces the challenge of greening the Church. In
his commentary, he sees that the application of this book's themes
can lead to the creation of "green parishes" and even "green
priests" throughout the world. Throughout the book the principles
and practices underlying the transformation and transfiguration of
creation are emphasized. The result is a simple yet comprehensive
"hands-on" approach to a Christian caring for the earth. This is
accomplished by providing an organic sequence of themes that engage
the development of ecological consciousness within the Church. The
book unfolds in the following manner. First, Greening the Orthodox
Parish provides theological foundations for ecological action. This
includes the writings of the Orthodox patriarchs as they translate
theology into a call for Christian action on ecology; the
Scriptural passages which lead to care for the earth; and the
writings of the saints which provide historical perspective on
ecology as a perennial imperative for the Church. Second, upon
these foundations - the Scriptures, the saints, and the voice of
the Church, a series of issues are examined through Orthodox
theology and modern science. This leads to spiritual direction on
how to extend the teachings of the Church into issues such as
global warming, toxic chemicals, forests, consumerism, etc., so
that healing direction results for parishioners, the surrounding
culture, and through these, the environment. Third, a process for
developing parish groups is identified so that any parish may
address environmental issues. The task is not only the greening of
parish action, but a greening of attitudes. For this task
principles are provided including a check list for pastors to
ensure that the parish is using suitable methods for energy and
conservation. Guidelines are also available for parishioner
attitudes so that they may develop ecological consciousness that is
at once obedience to God, fidelity to the Church, and an engagement
with the issues that assault the life of the parish. Fourth, a
further orientation to Orthodox ecological awareness is cultivated
through the inclusion of a study course that uses key writings by
Orthodox hierarchs and theologians. The task of greening the parish
requires study and application. This course launches a journey of
learning and growing in ecological awareness that becomes an
extension of the life of the parish into the life of the world.
Throughout the book a special emphasis exists on the ecological
witness of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Not only is this book
dedicated to His All-Holiness, but it relies on his writings for a
stream of quotations. These citations indicate that this greening
theme is not some modern innovation creeping into Orthodox thought.
Rather, it is an extension of timeless theological principles to
the serious issues facing our world. Creation care is akin to new
wine drawn from old wineskins; it is a continuation of the gospel
message that allows an addressing of the problems facing the modern
world. Jesus Christ taught us the need to do the will of God "on
earth as it is in heaven." This Handbook is only a contemporary
pathway for the application of the timeless Orthodox faith to the
issues of the modern world.
The primacy of the bishop of Rome, the pope, as it was finally
shaped in the Middle Ages and later defined by Vatican I and II has
been one of the thorniest issues in the history of the Western and
Eastern Churches. This issue was a primary cause of the division
between the two Churches and the events that followed the schism of
1054: the sack of Constantinople by the crusaders in 1204, the
appointment by Pope Innocent III of a Latin patriarch of
Constantinople, and the establishment of Uniatism as a method and
model of union. Always a topic in ecumenical dialogue, the issue of
primacy has appeared to be an insurmountable obstacle to the
realization of full unity between Roman Catholicism and the
Orthodox Christianity. In this timely and comprehensive work,
Maximos Vgenopoulos analyzes the response of major Orthodox
thinkers to the Catholic understanding of the primary of the pope
over the last two centuries, showing the strengths and weaknesses
of these positions. Covering a broad range of primary and secondary
sources and thinkers, Vgenopoulos approaches the issue of primacy
with an open and ecumenical manner that looks forward to a way of
resolving this most divisive issue between the two Churches. For
the first time here the thought of Greek and Russian Orthodox
theologians regarding primacy is brought together systematically
and compared to demonstrate the emergence of a coherent view of
primacy in accordance with the canonical principles of the Orthodox
Church. In looking at crucial Greek-language sources Vgenopoulos
makes a unique contribution by providing an account of the debate
on primacy within the Greek Orthodox Church. Primacy in the Church
from Vatican I to Vatican II is an invaluable resource on the
official dialogue taking place between the Orthodox Church and the
Roman Catholic Church today. This important book will be of broad
interest to historians, theologians, seminarians, and all those
interested in Orthodox-Catholic relations.
Never before published, the theological thesis of St. Raphael
Hawaweeny (1860-1915) is a fascinating work that shows the
intersection of Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, and Eastern
Orthodoxy in the late nineteenth century. Canonized by the Orthodox
Church in 2000, St. Raphael was the first Orthodox bishop
consecrated in the western hemisphere. His thesis reflects the life
of the Orthodox community under Ottoman rule and is an apologia for
Orthodox tradition, acting as a response to arguments advanced by
Roman Catholic and Protestant missionaries in the Middle East.
Patrick Viscuso's introduction explains the complex historical and
theological forces at work in St. Raphael's world. Since the
sixteenth century, the Roman Catholic Church had launched major
proselytization efforts toward Orthodox Christians in the Ottoman
Empire, with the support of the great Western powers. In the late
nineteenth century, the United States dominated Protestant efforts
in the region. The powerful language in St. Raphael's thesis and
his refutation of Roman Catholic and Protestant positions reflect
an active dialogue with Western Christianity. The thesis, dated May
1, 1886 was written as part of the requirements for graduation from
the Theological School of the Great Church of Christ, an
institution of the Ecumenical Patriarchate located on the island of
Halki in the Sea of Marmara, near present-day Istanbul. Patrick
Viscuso's translation is based on his transcription of the
handwritten Greek text. Viscuso provides this transcription, along
with translations of the 1874 Regulations of the Theological School
and a contemporary account of life at the school. This important
volume will appeal to historians of the Ottoman Empire and
Christianity, specialists interested in religious pluralism in
America, and general readers interested in religion and Christian
dialogue.
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