The Orthodoxy Before Contemporary Environmental Challenges with Special Emphasis on The Ecumenical Dialogue with The Catholic Church Cover Image

Pravoslavlje pred suvremenim ekološkim izazovima s posebnim naglaskom na ekumenski dijalog s Katoličkom Crkvom
The Orthodoxy Before Contemporary Environmental Challenges with Special Emphasis on The Ecumenical Dialogue with The Catholic Church

Author(s): Antun Japundžić, Ana Jeličić
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Comparative Studies of Religion, Human Ecology, Environmental interactions, Eastern Orthodoxy
Published by: Katolički bogoslovni fakultet u Đakovu
Keywords: ecology; orthodox theology; theology of creation; asceticism; ecological crisis; ecumenism;

Summary/Abstract: Although Orthodox theology has a long and rich tradition, there has been no significant interest in environmental issues recorded in its long history. Namely, it is only in the last few decades that we find environmental preoccupation in the reflections of several Orthodox philosophers and theologians. Their efforts are based on the theology of creation, the ascetic practice, and rich Eastern liturgy. Most notable in Orthodox theology is Ioannis Zizioulas, while significant contributions were also made by Amvrosij Ermakov and Elizabeth Theokritoff, and others. However, there has been a new momentum in expanding the ecological-theological horizon to combat further ecological threats and problems prompted by the dialogical openness of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope Francis, who recognized ecology as a great challenge for ecumenism.

  • Issue Year: 29/2021
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 563-577
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Croatian