The Saint Sergius Institute from 1926 to 1975
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This article by Father Alexis Kniazeff, rector of the Saint Sergius Institute in Paris, traces the history and significance of this institution on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary. Written in the form of a retrospective assessment, it draws on a collective work published by Beauchesne editions in 1975. The central idea is that the Institute, born from the exile of the Russian Orthodox community following the Revolution of 1917, constitutes a unique theological experience, founded on academic freedom and ecumenical dialogue. The article highlights the institution's ability to train more than 250 priests, bishops and theologians present on every continent, while maintaining rigorous Orthodox reflection at the heart of the Western world. Its contribution lies in demonstrating that freedom of theological research is compatible with fidelity to the Orthodox faith.
This article has not been translated yet — it is available in its French version here.
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