Mission and Evangelism in Modern Greece. A Selective Guide through Major Missionary Initiatives in the 20th and 21st Century
Mission and Evangelism in Modern Greece. A Selective Guide through Major Missionary Initiatives in the 20th and 21st Century

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this Paper is to present the shift in the missionary paradigm in modern Greece, taking into consideration the major changes on a global level. Traditionand innovation are being discussed under the light of Orthodox theology. The history of the orthodox mission in the 19th and 20th century is briefl y outlined, with special reference to major missionary initiatives. Thus, the unique opportunity presented by the invitation of anti-colonial movement leaders in the ’60s to the OrthodoxChurch to preach the Gospel in the orthodox way in Africa is being discussed, andthe response and results evaluated. The linked to this effort Porefthendes Movementis also presented, as well as the later embracement of the idea of Mission offi ciallyby the Church of Greece. After the fall of the communist regimes in the ’90s newchallenges have been met in the European and especially the Balkan region. Today’sfi nancial crisis is also calling for a new set up of priorities; thus the new focuses ofmissionary theology and praxis are critically presented

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