Orthodoxy and History
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This article by Olivier Clément examines the relationship between Orthodoxy and history, drawing on a reflection developed within the framework of a theological congress. The author adopts both an analytical and critical approach, structured in three stages: the identification of founding Christic archetypes, the analysis of the historical ambiguities of Orthodoxy since the Constantinian period, and the formulation of perspectives for a creative future. The central idea is that Orthodoxy has progressively lost the eschatological sense of the "not yet" in favor of a glorification of the "already," thereby fostering a passivity toward history and an instrumentalization by national ideologies. The theological contribution of the article lies in its proposal of a "prophetic partnership" between the Church and modern society, grounded in an ecclesiology of communion, a renewed ecumenical dialogue, and a creative reappropriation of the patristic heritage in the contemporary context.
This article has not been translated yet — it is available in its French version here.
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