Περιοδικό Κοινωνία

Ο Άγιος Πατρίκιος και οι Δρυίδες: Διερεύνηση αλληλοεπιδράσεων Saint Patrick and the Druids: Investigation of interactions

Κωνσταντίνος Γιαννούλης, Δρ. Βαΐτσα Γιαννούλη — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:20:58 +0200

St. Patrick is a special figure for Christianity in Ireland. The present study focuses on the similarities and differences that seem to exist between Saint Patrick and the pre-existing Druids of the island, but also on the therapeutic dimensions of his actions. This research is based on ancient and later texts and reveals that the need to find or invent similarities probably stems from the need of Irish converts to fill the gap left by the absence of Druids' previous social and religious activity.

Ορθόδοξη Θεολογία και Τεχνική Νοημοσύνη Μέσα από τους Πατέρες της Εκκλησίας

Δρ. Εμμανουήλ (π. Ευγένιος) Γεωργαντάκης — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:22:20 +0200

This paper explores the relationship between Orthodox Theology and artificial intelligence, focusing on the theological and ethical dimensions of this connection. It examines the concept of human freedom and creativity, which are fundamental elements of Orthodox faith, and how these relate to technological advancements. The paper discusses the views of the Church Fathers on human freedom and moral responsibility, proposing a theological and ethical framework for the use of artificial intelligence. Specifically, it highlights the importance of love, justice, and solidarity as core values for the development and application of technology, according to the Orthodox tradition. The paper concludes with suggestions for future research, emphasizing the need for ethical guidance and collaboration between science and faith. It also calls for the development of Orthodox-based ethical guidelines for artificial intelligence, offering a unique contribution to contemporary discussions on technology and its impact on society.

Εκκλησία, Αίρεση και Προϋποθέσεις Διαλόγου

Δρ. Σταύρος Ευστρατίου Αβαγιάννης — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:24:14 +0200

Στο Σύμβολο της Νίκαιας-Κωνσταντινούπολης η Εκκλησία, δηλωτική της νέας εν Χριστώ πραγματικότητας, χαρακτηρίζεται από τις ιδιότητές της, ως Μία, Αγία και Καθολική και Αποστολική. Ειδικότερα, ο επιθετικός προσδιορισμός «καθολική», είναι η ιστορική έκφραση που δηλώνει ότι πάντα, σε κάθε χρόνο και σε κάθε τόπο, αυτή παραμένει η ίδια, ακατάλυτη, σε αντίθεση με τους ετεροδόξους.

Κριτήρια μετανοίας στο Νέο Μαρτυρολόγιο

Γρηγόριος Σαρβάνης — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:25:31 +0200

The purpose of this article is to present the criteria for repentance of the Christians who denied their religion during the period of the Turkish occupation. These criteria were shaped by church tradition and recorded by Saint Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain. At first, we explain the term “New Martyr” and we examine the group of New Martyrs who had firstly denied their religion. Then we review the case of peptocotes from the first Christian years to Byzantium. After that, we present the criteria for repentance of the Christians who denied their religion listed by Saint Nicodemus in the New Martyrology. Finally, we point out that the main reason for the Church's return to the practice of martyrdom was the missionary nature of the New Martyrs’ sacrifice and the religious and national upliftment that they caused to their co-religionists and expatriates

Παγκοσμιοποίηση-Εκπαίδευση και Σχολική Ηγεσία

Δρ. Κωνσταντίνος Σπαλιώρας — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:26:36 +0200

The new ideology of Globalization and the new conditions that have been created and are gradually being created from it have significantly affected one of the basic areas of human life, education, apart from other areas such as the economy and trade, mainly in the developed western world , but also in the rest of the human societies of the planet. There is widespread reflection these days about the new social reality that is gradually being synthesized in the world, causing a deep reconstruction of the traditional principles and values of the social whole. The first section presents the situation created by the imposition of the new living conditions of globalized humanity on the new bases of homogenized cultural and religious reality and multiracial, multicultural and multireligious communities. In the second section, there follows the reference to the effect of Globalization on education and the instrumentalization of the latter as a lever of service to the imperatives of the former. In the third section, reference is made to the relation of Globalization to school leadership. The movement of the center of gravity of the offered education from the pedagogic-educator to the purely educational to serve the demands of Globalization, has a significant effect on the role of the school leader. In the new educational conditions that are created, his responsibility is increased for the satisfaction of the economic, social and cultural needs of the New Age. Finally, the conclusion follows

Η εκκλησιολογική διάσταση του Πασχάλιου κανόνα στο πνεύμα της Α΄ Οικουμενικής Συνόδου και του εν Κωνσταντινουπόλει Πανορθοδόξου Συνεδρίου (1923)

Βασίλειος Ι. Τουλουμτσής — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The establishment of the Paschalion rule by the First Ecumenical Council aimed to ensure the liturgical unity among the Orthodox, based on doctrinal unity in faith. In the Proceedings of the Pan-Orthodox Congress of Constantinople (1923), where the issue of calendar change was introduced, the liturgical unity of the local Orthodox Churches was disrupted. Furthermore, the question of celebrating Easter together with heterodox (heretical) Christian communities and confessions was openly raised. It thus appears that there are two opposing interpretative approaches to the letter and spirit of the Paschalion rule, with clear ecclesiological implications.

H συγκρότηση του χριστιανικού αρχιτεκτονικού λόγου: Νέα στοιχεία για τις σχέσεις ρωμαϊκής και χριστιανικής αρχιτεκτονικής

Δρ. Ηρακλής Καραμπάτος — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The interest of the present paper cast light on the philosophy of Christian architecture
with the aim of reinterpreting some critical issues that have arisen from the latest
historical research. In our study, we claim to approach concepts such as “stability”
(firmitas) and gravity, which were necessary conditions and terms for the achievement
of beauty in Roman architecture, with the aim of reinterpreting how they are
expressed, achieved and reinterpreted in the field of Christian architecture