IV. Poverty, wealth and social justice
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This article constitutes the fourth section of an Orthodox Church document devoted to questions of poverty, wealth, and social justice. Belonging to the genre of normative theological study, it articulates a scriptural, patristic, and ethical reflection on Christian engagement with the most destitute. The central idea is that concern for the poor does not belong to a secondary moral option, but constitutes a fundamental soteriological requirement, rooted in the Incarnation of Christ and in the tradition of the Church Fathers — Basil of Caesarea, John Chrysostom, Ambrose of Milan. The theological contribution lies in the application of this tradition to contemporary issues: fiscal inequalities, labor exploitation, structural indebtedness, access to healthcare, and environmental degradation. The article calls on the Orthodox Church to exercise a public prophetic voice in favor of a just redistribution of wealth and the common good.
This article has not been translated yet — it is available in its French version here.
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