My Thesis for the Masters of Arts Degree
in Applied Orthodox Theology
The Rebirth Experience, the Awareness of Grace
and the Assurance of Salvation,
in the Spirituality of Saint Symeon the New Theologian
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The Orthodox Icon of the Resurrection (Anastasis) In the Orthodox Church, the icon of the Resurrection is not usually a picture of Christ coming out
Divinity suffered in the flesh vs God suffered in the flesh 1. The Core Doctrine: One Person, Two Natures The Orthodox Church teaches that Jesus
God suffered in the flesh – Christology Debate To understand why the phrase “God suffered in the flesh” became so important, we must look at
Reading Scripture in an Orthodox way: 1. Doctrinal Explanation The patristic method of reading Scripture is not merely intellectual or academic—it is a participation in
Saint Gregory Palamas urges us to avoid those who do not accept the patristic interpretations—indeed, who even act contrary to them—while claiming that they rely