Modes of Persuasion in the Sermos of Father Professor Constantin Galeriu
Modes of Persuasion in the Sermos of Father Professor Constantin Galeriu

Summary/Abstract: Father Professor Constantin Galeriu is one of the outstanding figures of theRomanian Orthodox Church, mainly due to his fervent preaching activity, but alsodue to his oratorical talent evident in his sermons and catecheses. His homileticwork, of such impressive extent, offers the reader rich study material from whichto extract teachings that prove useful in everyday activity, but especially in thepursuit of immortality. An extremely cultured man, concerned with the study ofphilosophy, medicine, psychology, Father Galeriu proposed a new comprehensiveapproach to these domains in the light of theology, directing man to the source ofcreation - God. In his sermons we can easily identify the sources the authorcompiled, such as the Holy Scripture, the writings of the Holy Fathers, treaties ofphilosophy, ethics, psychology etc. They all provide solid grounds to the sermon,but also ensure the accurate understanding of the message that the preacherwishes to convey, in all its complexity. Moreover, the spiritual condition of FatherGaleriu as well as the knowledge he acquired through incessant study contributedto the development of certain sermon topics such as salvation, love, faith, family,all rooted in the text of the Holy Scripture. The message of the sermon isprofoundly Christian and always topical and relevant – in the light of the newresearch and discoveries, because it relates to God and to the crown of creation –Man, a dynamic being always in search of truth and perfection. This desire ofman, to attain fulfillment through God, to aspire towards likeness to the Creator(Gen. 1,26) is addressed by Father Galeriu, as that it is the only way man canremain an active member of Christ’s Church.Keywords: Father Constantin Galeriu; sermon; h

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