The Contribution of Father Professor Ion Bria to the Development of the Romanian Missionary Theology in the 20th Century
The Contribution of Father Professor Ion Bria to the Development of the Romanian Missionary Theology in the 20th Century

Summary/Abstract: In this study we emphasize the great importance that Prof. Ion Bria’s work had onthe crystallization and development of an orthodox missionary theology in the secondhalf of the 20th century and beginning of the 21st century. Father Bria, since thelate 1970s and early 1980s of the last century, has attempted to develop a “genuineOrthodox missionary theology” that would bring refreshment and dynamism to thepastoral-missionary work of the Church. In this sense, he introduced the concept of“Liturgy after Divine Liturgy” as being organically related to the life and mission ofthe Church.Unlike other Romanian missionary theologians, Bria made a critique of theology, butdid not fall into the temptation of anti-sectarian theology. Denouncing any proselytism,he at the same time promoted a theology of openness to the Christian values ofany Christian tradition and confession.

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