Julia Naett Vidovic

This article examines the scope of the Council of Nicaea (325) and its relevance for contemporary Christian faith. Adopting both a historical and theological approach, Julia Naett Vidovic reconstructs the context in which this ecumenical council was held, recalling the political and ecclesial circumstances that led to its convocation in response to the Arian crisis. The author then unfolds the doctrinal implications of the conciliar decisions, particularly the definition of the consubstantiality of the Son with the Father, and shows how these formulations remain structurally foundational for orthodox Christology. The contribution of the article lies in the articulation between the historical event of the fourth century and its current theological resonances, inviting readers to understand how the definitions of Nicaea continue to ground and orient the confession of faith in Jesus Christ within the Orthodox tradition.

This article examines the mystical language employed by a holy monk to express his experience of divine life. The author, Julija Naett Vidovic, adopts an analytical and contemplative approach, exploring the resources and limits of human language when faced with transcendent reality. The main idea is that the expressions used by this monk do not belong to mere religious rhetoric, but constitute a rigorous and singular attempt to articulate the ineffable nature of union with God. The theological contribution of the article lies in the analysis of the saint's lexical and conceptual choices, revealing how language can be pushed to its extreme limits to bear witness to a spiritual experience that surpasses it. This study thus contributes to the understanding of the Orthodox mystical tradition and its distinctive modes of expression.

This article examines the engagement of Orthodox Christians in the ecumenical movement in France, drawing on the concrete experience of interconfessional dialogue as it has developed in this particular context. Through an analytical study, Julia Naett Vidovic investigates the way in which Orthodox participation in ecumenical dialogue has shaped the identity and presence of Orthodoxy on French soil. The central idea is that this dialogical experience constitutes both a challenge and an opportunity for Orthodox communities, leading them to clarify their own ecclesiology in relation to other Christian traditions. On a theological level, the article contributes to a better understanding of the specific position of Orthodoxy within the Western ecumenical landscape, by shedding light on the tensions and mutual contributions that characterize these interconfessional exchanges in France.