In memoriam: Archbishop Basil Krivocheine (1900-1985)
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This article pays tribute to Archbishop Basil Krivocheine (1900-1985), a prominent figure in twentieth-century Orthodox theology. In the form of an obituary notice, it traces the major stages of his life: a monk on Mount Athos from 1922, then Archbishop of Belgium for the Moscow Patriarchate from 1969 onwards. The article surveys his major scholarly and spiritual contributions, notably his reference work on Symeon the New Theologian and his critical editing work for the "Sources Chrétiennes" collection. It also notes his articles published in the journal "Contacts," including two texts illustrating his theological orientations: a testimony on Vladimir Lossky and a reflection on humility as an antidote to ecclesial triumphalism. The contribution of this notice is to document an intellectual and monastic trajectory at the crossroads of patristics, Byzantine spirituality, and contemporary ecclesial life.
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