Olivier Clément, at the crossroads of May 68 and the man of tradition
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This article examines Olivier Clément's thought through the lens of the cultural and spiritual upheavals of May 68. Andrea Riccardi offers a historical and theological study focused on the way Clément interpreted the demands of the youth of that era, discerning in them not a mere political revolt, but a profound metaphysical quest. The article analyzes the convergence between this reading of events and Clément's decisive encounter with Patriarch Athenagoras, a figure embodying a living and dynamic Tradition. The main idea is that Clément was able to articulate the spirit of contestation of modernity with the resources of Orthodox theology, offering a spiritual response to the aspirations of his time. The contribution of the article lies in the light it sheds on Clément's singular position as a mediator between Western modernity and the Eastern patristic heritage.
This article has not been translated yet — it is available in its French version here.
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