Papers by Petros Vassiliadis
Saint Paul: Apostle of freedom in Christ
Icoana Credintei, 2017
This e-book contains my last decade's English presentations on social and ecclesiastical or theol... more This e-book contains my last decade's English presentations on social and ecclesiastical or theological issues, mainly Orthodox, at international online and conventional conferences and training seminars in a simplified form, though in some cases, in which a paper was presented in a shorter form, it is published in its integral form. The presentations were delivered in a period that extends from the preparation of the Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church, the Council itself, the granting of the Ukrainian autocephaly, the covid-19 pandemic, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Review of Ecumenical Studies Sibiu, 2017
A historical and theological journey in 12 steps, from the early Biblical origin to later Patrist... more A historical and theological journey in 12 steps, from the early Biblical origin to later Patristic and contemporary expression of the Orthodox liturgy, in order to uncover the social dimension of Christian liturgy. Some of the causes are analyzed in brief: the marginalization of the Antiochene tradition, an overdose eschatology, the “modern” understanding of the Bible, the gradual loss of the prophetic character of the Church, which is more evident in the Bible, and the marginalization – until the Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church – of its witnessing responsibility, have resulted in a significant legacy that hinders any real Biblical and liturgical renewal. The experiment of the Church of Greece that launched nearly 20 years ago an official, albeit unsuccessful, liturgical renewal project. The final proposal is a combination of both this neglected prophetic character and the prevailing eschatological dimension of the Orthodox faith, with all that these imply for an auth...
The Missionary Implications of St. Paul's Eucharistic Inclusiveness
The paper offered some biblical evidence for the "inclusive" ch... more The paper offered some biblical evidence for the "inclusive" character of the Eucharist, thus providing some arguments to overcome the dividing dilema "communion vs/or intercommunion"
Edinburgh, was a suggestive moment for many people seeking direction for Christian mission in the... more Edinburgh, was a suggestive moment for many people seeking direction for Christian mission in the twenty-first century. Several different constituencies within world Christianity held significant events around 2010. From 2005, an international group worked collaboratively to develop an intercontinental and multi-denominational project, known as Edinburgh 2010, and based at New College, University of Edinburgh. This initiative brought together representatives of twenty different global Christian bodies, representing all major Christian denominations and confessions, and many different strands of mission and church life, to mark the Centenary. Essential to the work of the Edinburgh 1910 Conference, and of abiding value, were the findings of the eight think-tanks or 'commissions'. These inspired the idea of a new round of collaborative reflection on Christian mission -but now focused on nine themes identified as being key to mission in the twenty-first century. The study process was polycentric, open-ended, and as inclusive as possible of the different genders, regions of the world, and theological and confessional perspectives in today's church. It was overseen by the Study
Mission and Reconciliation in the Orthodox Church
International Review of Mission, 2020
Orthodox-Catholic and Greek Catholic Relations After the Ukrainian Crisis
"An analysis of the history of the Orthodox treatment of the Greek Catholic communities,... more "An analysis of the history of the Orthodox treatment of the Greek Catholic communities, focusing on the situation in Ukraine. The most recent crisis erupted in the rejection of the Balamand Declaration by both the Ukrainian Greek Catholics and those Orthodox following the rigid stance of the Russian Orthodox Church. A description of the more favorable approach to Greek Catholicism from the Middle East, Greece, and America, and the new perspectives that appeared after the granting of autocephaly by the Ecumenical Patriarchate to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. The paper will conclude with a personal recommendation as to how the most thorny issue in Orthodox-Catholic relations can become an optimistic case that can contribute to the quest for Christian unity."
Mission and Theology: Teaching Missiology on the Basis of Together towards Life
International Review of Mission, 2017
The Translation of Martyria Iēsou in Revelation
The Bible Translator, 1985
text, though naturaIly more can be got out of examining the whole question in the original Greek.... more text, though naturaIly more can be got out of examining the whole question in the original Greek. Two hours' basic study is necessary to master the Introductory pages of any critical Greek Testament and some reference back will be necessary after that, but it will be seen that the critical apparatus can give the key to many of the differences between translations in English or in other languages-some of which are quite important.
International Review of Mission, 2013
Παγκόσμια Οικονομία-Κλιματική Αλλαγή-Διαθρησκειακός Διάλογος: Η Χριστιανική μαρτυρία στην εποχή της παγκοσμιοποίησης
Culture and Research, 2014
Behind Mark: Towards a Written Source
New Testament Studies, 1974
International Review of Mission, 1988
The book of Deuteronomy, which in its present form is most likely the final product of a long and... more The book of Deuteronomy, which in its present form is most likely the final product of a long and complex process of growth, consists almost exclusively of three long speeches (k6-4,40; 5 : 1-28,68; 29:2-30,20) addressed by Moses to the Israelites, God's chosen people, as they were standing on the plain of Canaan. Among the admonitions of the second and more significant of Moses' addresses we read the following: In times to come your children will ask you: "Why did the Lord our God command us to obey all these laws?" Then tell them: "We were slaves of the King of Egypt and the Lord rescued us by his great power. With our own eyes we saw him work miracles and do terrifying things to the Egyptians and to their King and to all his officials. He freed us from Egypt to bring us here and give us this land, as he had promised our ancestors he would. Then the Lord our God commanded us to obey all these laws and to have reverence for him. If we do, he will always watch over our nation and keep it prosperous. The right thing for us to do is to obey faithfully everything that God has commanded us" (Deut. 6:20-25). Why did the Lord our God command us to obey these laws? (6:20) At first glance this text appears to be somehow irrelevant to our faith as its main content is about law and commands. Even more so if it is read against the background of world Christian mission. This is almost true, but not quite. For * PETROS VAssumis teaches New Testament and Missiology at the Theological Faculty of the
International Review of Mission, 2005
... of the whole world, as well as of mission as proclamation and conversion in their literal sen... more ... of the whole world, as well as of mission as proclamation and conversion in their literal sense ... reasons that Christian theology on the world mission scene adopted a more holistic view, and with ... Stanley J . Samartha, ed., Fairh in the MI2d of Faith - &flectilw on DhLyu in Cornmimi ...
The Panorthodox Synod, its concern on women and the Pauline legacy on the issue, based on the lat... more The Panorthodox Synod, its concern on women and the Pauline legacy on the issue, based on the latest biblical scholarly research and the "latent" but authentic tradition of the Orthodox Church. The rediscovery of Rom 16 as a decisive evidence of the Proto-Pauline literature
CEMES immediately after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic started a project to thoroughly ... more CEMES immediately after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic started a project to thoroughly analyze the ecclesiastical situation of our Church, so much affected by this deadly pandemic. Beyond the ways that the present pandemic crisis has endangered the public health, the precautionary measures assumed worldwide have also challenged our ecclesiastical life in two distinct, albeit interrelated areas: the enforced enclosure of the faithful, with consequences not only for the constitutional right of religious freedom but also for the identity of the Church defined by the Eucharistic event as a community coming together "in the same place."
Ανάλυση των κυριότερων χωρίων της προς Ρωμαίους επιστολής που απασχολούν σήμερα την βιβλική επιστ... more Ανάλυση των κυριότερων χωρίων της προς Ρωμαίους επιστολής που απασχολούν σήμερα την βιβλική επιστήμη. Α. Το Ρωμ 1:26-27, που αναφέρεται στην ομοφυλοφιλία. Β. το Ρωμ 13:1-7, που αναφέρεται στις σχέσεις με την κοσμική εξουσία. Και Γ. το Ρωμ 16, που παρέχει σημαντικές ενδείξεις, αν όχι ουσιαστικές αποδείξεις, για τον ηγετικό ρόλο που διαδραμάτιζαν οι γυναίκες στην αρχαία Εκκλησία. Εδώ ίσως θα πρέπει να προσθέσει κανείς και Δ. το Ρωμ 9-11, με τις επιπτώσεις του στις σχέσεις με τον Ιουδαϊσμό, αλλά και ευρύτερα τον διαθρησκειακό διάλογο. Το 13 ο κεφ. άπτεται της κοινωνικής και κυρίως εκκλησιολογικής προβληματικής , τα κεφ. 9-11 της ιεραποστολικής, ενώ τα περί του ρόλου και της θέσης των γυναικών (κεφ. 16) και εκείνα περί ομοφυλοφιλίας (κεφ. 1-2) αποτελούν σημαντικά στοιχεία χριστιανικής ανθρωπολογίας.
A presentation of CEMES initiative about the Ukrainian Orthodox Reconciliation Project (UORP), wi... more A presentation of CEMES initiative about the Ukrainian Orthodox Reconciliation Project (UORP), with the Orthodox academic theological community from almost all jurisdictions, at the interfaith training course in
kyiv (1-8 September, 2021) on "Union and Diversity. Ad Dialogum Religiosum". It focuses on pragmatic proposal, based on the actual situation that exists at this specific time.
L'eschatologie dans la vie de l'Eglise : Une perspective chrétienne orthodoxe et son impact sur la vie de la société
Irenikon, 2000
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kyiv (1-8 September, 2021) on "Union and Diversity. Ad Dialogum Religiosum". It focuses on pragmatic proposal, based on the actual situation that exists at this specific time.