Rediscovering an eschatological perspective in Orthodox theology
What implications for the relationship between the Church and the world?
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This article by Michel Stavrou examines the place of eschatology in contemporary Orthodox theology, questioning the conditions for a renewal of this perspective within ecclesiology. The author adopts a systematic theological approach, articulating ecclesiology, Eucharist, and deification around the notion of the Kingdom. The central idea is that the Church can only be fully understood from its eschatological dimension: its members are called to anticipate the resurrected life here and now, making the Eucharist the starting point of a transfiguration that encompasses the entire cosmos. The contribution of the article lies in connecting this traditional theological vision with the challenges specific to late modernity — globalization, ecological crisis, multiculturalism — thereby demonstrating the current relevance of a renewed Orthodox eschatology for thinking about the mission of the Church in the world.
This article has not been translated yet — it is available in its French version here.
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