We are saddened by the passing of Metropolitan Kallistos Ware. May his memory be eternal!
Our friend, Bradley Nassif has published this tribute to him in Christianity Today.
Similar Posts
Can you write on mission?
We have just heard from Prof Daniel Munteanu inviting papers for the Journal of Orthodox Theology (see www.orthodox-theology.com). This is an on-line open access journal. Looking at their back issues I see it is a long time since they published anything on missiology. So here is the challenge … Would any of you who were…
Journeys 2: Zoom event, 13th July
Orthodox & Evangelical Journeys II: Continuing Conversations about journeys between Evangelical and Orthodox traditions About this event Christian faith is a journey which sometimes takes us across traditions, an experience that lies at the heart of the Lausanne-Orthodox Initiative (LOI). LOI has organised this Zoom gathering to follow up on our event last March, to…
Pray peace for Ukraine
As violence escalates in Kiev and speads to other parts of Ukraine, church leaders within the country and outside have appealed for a peaceful settlement to the current crisis. Churches are also providing practical help. St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Kiev (pictured) is now functioning as an emergency hospital. Sadly church leaders from different traditions…
In Africa
Holy Cross Press are pleased to announce the publication of the most recent book from His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios of Albania. In Africa: Orthodox Christian Witness and Service draws on his deep and long service to the African continent. The book traces Archbishop Anastasios’ service in Africa, as well as some of his studies about…
Tribute to Fr Michael Oleksa, a dear friend of LOI
An Evangelical Tribute to An Orthodox Priest I first met Fr. Michael Oleksa in the pages of his book, Orthodox Alaska: A Theology of Mission. I was captivated. When Lewis and Clark were beginning their historical journey beyond the Mississippi, Russian missionaries had already begun their own epic story into Alaskan lands. Fr….
Eastertide Statement
This week is a Holy week for Christians of all traditions. As Orthodox Christians move through the solemn liturgies of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Great and Holy Saturday, Protestant and Catholic sisters and brothers are captivated by the joys and celebration of Easter week – the week of resurrection. Throughout the history of the…