Christ: icon of obedience and path of freedom
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This article examines the relationship between obedience and freedom from the perspective of Orthodox theology of salvation. Through a systematic theological study, Father Christophe D'Aloisio situates these two notions within the broader framework of deification, as developed by the Church Fathers. The central idea is that Christ, by perfectly conforming his will to that of the Father, constitutes both the model and the path of authentic freedom for human beings. Obedience is not presented as a constraint, but as the very condition of true freedom, that of the heirs of the Kingdom. The contribution of the article lies in the rigorous articulation between Christology and anthropology, showing how ecclesial life enables Christians to participate concretely in this dynamic of conformity to the divine will.
This article has not been translated yet — it is available in its French version here.
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