VOLUME 7(4) • 2019
An Analysis of Canon 82 of the Council of Trullo. Text and Context
ABSTRACT. The study aims at providing a pertinent analysis on canon 82 of the 6th ecumenical council of Trullo, 692, analysis that is carried out from several points of view: theological, canonical and dogmatic. Thus, the author draws out the general guidelines of the ecclesiastical and historical c..
The Romanian Orthodox Church: Post-Communist Transformation
ABSTRACT. As one knows, and it is good for us to reiterate, the Church in Romania is the institution that, before any other, enjoys the largest confidence and trust on the part of the population. This trust is based on the Spirit of Truth on whose foundation rests the spiritual and filial relation b..
“The Joys of Suffering” or Facing the Illness in a Spiritual Way. Spiritual Advice of St. Paisios from Mount Athos
ABSTRACT. Saint Paisios of Mount Athos is one of the most important contemporary saints and, at the same time, one of the most beloved in all Eastern faith and spirituality. Strengthened by the divine grace and lined up by the spiritual remedies of repentance, humility, patience and prayer, the trie..
“Tollat crucem suam cotidie et sequatur Me” (Luke 9, 23). Taking Up the Cross Daily – a Patristic Interpretation
ABSTRACT. Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior of mankind says “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me” (Mk. 8:34). One of the first recommendations the Lord addresses to any Christian who follows Him and His example is to deny his selfish ego and to..
How Can Art and Psychotherapy Make a Difference?
ABSTRACT. The primary approach in art therapy is called spontaneous art, as the person paints or draws with no previous mental plan or blueprint of the artwork to be completed – the healing properties of such therapy being highly treasured, owing to the uncensored release of inner conflicts in a vis..