The social commitment of a contemplative
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This article by Michel Evdokimov traces the social commitment of his father, the Orthodox theologian Paul Evdokimov, within CIMADE, a Protestant organization providing assistance to refugees, during the second half of the twentieth century. Drawing on biographical testimony and theological reflection, the text concretely describes the management of reception homes in Bièvres, Sèvres and Massy, as well as the support provided to displaced persons, foreign students and undocumented migrants. The central idea is that contemplation, far from being opposed to action, constitutes its very foundation: seeing in every human being the living icon of Christ determines and guides the service of one's neighbor. The theological contribution lies in the articulation between the universal priesthood of the layperson, ecumenical commitment and Orthodox spirituality, illustrating how an iconological anthropology can ground a coherent and lasting social practice.
This article has not been translated yet — it is available in its French version here.
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