In Memoriam
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This article is an *In Memoriam* dossier dedicated to the French Orthodox theologian and historian Olivier Clément (1921-2009), bringing together several tributes published on the occasion of his death. It gathers testimonies from the Assembly of Orthodox Bishops of France, Metropolitan Vladimir of Kiev, the Prior of Taizé, the Prior of Bose, and journalist Henri Tincq. These contributions paint a multifaceted portrait of Clément through approaches combining personal testimony, theological eulogy, and biographical notice. The central idea is that of an exceptional mediator between Eastern Orthodoxy and the modern West, between patristic tradition and modernity, and between Christian confessions. The contribution of this dossier is to document the ecumenical reception of Clément's work and to highlight his foundational role in the rooting and influence of Orthodox theology in France and beyond.
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