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1 SUMMARIES OF ARTICLES PRESENT VOLUME TJle Constants and VariabJes in Orthodox Wors1Jip. a g e s D. h e d r u, Professor Emeritus of Athens, The author stresses the constant and variable Orthodox Worship as well as the many variations which crept this worship from time time for catechetical and pastoral purposes. He also refers to the ways which the Church is able introduce new elements her worship without altering its character local pastoral peculiarities. Patriarch Photius ConstantinopJe as a true Bishop and the Position the Bishop the Church. t s G. m b s, Metropolitan of Sisanion and Siatista, The present study presents us with an outline of the life and work of St. Photius as a bishop and at the same times describes the bishop's position within the Church. HermeuticaJ Research into the Text the OJd Testament the basis ancien"t Greek TransJations. Professor a n a g t s S m t a s, and The continuation and final installment of the author's research the manner which the Hebrew words were rendered by the Old Testament translations of Theodotion, Akylas and Symmachus. The imbalance the translation of the Old Testament is presented and solutions are proposed. Monotheism and Protomonotheism. s s G. a c u r a s, and Research the monotheistic religions of the most distant past, which is be found the protomonotheistic theory of the great authority Religions, W. Schmidt. The author herein examines the above-mentioned theory from an Orthodox view-point and arrives at useful conclusions. SpirituaJ Inwardness as a Trinitarian AnaJogy. r w Sc h a d e r, critique of the emphasis placed the subject of contemplation of

2 1014 Summaries of the Articles Published this Volume more recent times the light the teaching Saint Augustine, who through his Trinitarian analogies ontologically established man's self-understanding. Irene Econo- The Shrine at Ephesus is not Marian but Apostolic. m d e s, The author presents evidence taken from hymnography, history and Hagiology behalf the the at Ephesus. The International Symposium on St. Nyssa. a s D. u t- s u a s, Professor the University Athens, synoptic description the VIIIth Symposioum, held Paderborn, Germany, and with the Eight St. Gregory Nyssa the Beatitudes. St. Athanasios Paros and Othodox En1ightenment. t h a a s s Karathanasis, University Professor, Chronicle the Scientific Conference the life and work St. Athanasios. The author also presents two important editions the same theme which were presented at the conference question. Introduction to Immanuel Kant's Philosophy Re1igion. a g e s D. Theodorou, Professor Emeritus of Athens, presentation Philosophy of Religion. The author critically examines the German views the subject as they are expounded works, especialiy focusing the Critique of Reason, which has connections with Orthodox Theology, and the philosopher's ethical underpinning of religious requests. Further, the author outlines Kant's view concerning the aesthetic ideal, Law, the State and peace. The Orthodox and the Heretical manner Theologizing according to Greg- Nyssa. Professor e g a s L. F a r a t s, The author presents certain aspects of St. Gregory of Nyssa's views the subject when one theologizes correctly or heretically. His views are based the experiential theology which he and phiiosophical speculation, which is characteristic of heresy. Euthanasia in the 01d Testament. 10 an is G. a pagi a u os, University Professor, study concerning the cases Euthanasia time of war, mentioned the Old Testament. this instance euthanasia is the biblical text. When,

3 Summaries of the Articles this Volume 1015 however, occurs as suicide, then is viewed as being against God's will. Church - State Re/ations in Modern Greece. C s t a t i e a - kas, The author refers the struggle of Constantinos Oikonomos of the konomoi, waged two fronts: Caesaro-papism within the Church of Greece during the reign of and the canonical proclamation of the Church's Autocephaly This struggle contains valuable diachronic elements for the Church's relations with the State. MetropoJitan Athanasios Megac/es ( ). D e m. a a i s, The author studies the ecclesiastical activities of Metropolitan Athanasios the Metropolitanates of Sisanion, 'rhessaloniki and Cyzicus during crucial historical moments. He simultaneously examines his contribution the central Church administration, which showed him be an important ecclesiastical figure. Christian Ephesus. oa i s Vo a a ki s, detail record of the work of the International Symposium: «One hundred Years Austrian Research in Ephesus: », held Vienna from November Moreover, the author lists all the discoveries housed the Museum of Ephesus Vienna and all the monuments discovered as to date. Prothesis, Proskomide, Prosphora. Rev. a u s u m a r j a, relation clarification of the terms, prothesis, proskomide, and prosphora the liturgical tradition of the Church and current liturgical use. The Diaconate in Ignatius' EpistJes study dealing with the references to the Deacon Ignatious of Antioch. as ta s ios D. S a a a tas, the Epistles of Agape and Eros according the New The%gian. D e s i a D. - tostergiou, The author examines the vies of Symeon the New Theologian about agape and eros the basis of his texts. She especially deals with the dimension of sacrifice which springs from agape which is emphasized by the holy father.

4 1016 Summaries of the Articles Published this Volume Ecumenism the Threshold the Third Millenium, Irom a Christian Perspective. a g e s D. h e d r u, Professor Emeritus of Athens, Ecumenism as the continuation of an age-iong of Orthodox TheIolgy should not opposed by empioying Iogical faiiacies but rather cultivated and fostered the basis Orthodox Hermeneutic an LiturgicaI Tradition. Conserning the Unconsumed Burning Bush Sinai 3,16). Professor a a g t s S m tas, Research and interpretation of the Biblical Narrative concerning the Bush thatburned of Sinai but was not consumed, according to the interpreters of the Old Testament and to the Patristic Tradition. Some Soteriological Presuppositions the Seven Ecumenical Councils. Rev. J h S. R m a d e, Professor Emeritus of the University of Thessaloniki, Paper submitted to the Preparatory Commission of the Lutheran/ Orthodox Dialogue its meeting from 5-10 July 1994 Venice. The paper deals with 1. The Formulations of dogma and the Mystery of God, 2. Soteriology, 3. The Lord of Glory, the Doctor of our souls and bodies, 4. Exclusions, i.e. positions which have place the Soteriological Pressupositions of the Seven Ecumenical Councils, and 5. The Reception of the The author maintains that aii Seven Ecumenical Councils dealt with the Incarnation of Yahweh, the Lord of GIory of the Old Testament, and His method of cure of the human personaiity. Rej ection of this basic doctrine of the Church the essential rejection of the Councils which had this doctrine as their basic pressuposition and point of departure. The Theology the Hymns written by Cassiane the Melodist. t h a a- s s h. V u r s, An examination, from a dogm atic and ethical view-point, of the hymns written by Cassiane, whose sources were the theology of the Church, Holy Scriptures and Sacred Tradition. Cassiane's deep theological formation and her personality is underiined. lconoclastic Theology and its Theological Ralationships. G e r g e a a- gopouios, The pre-history, history and the epitome of iconoclastic theoiogy, as weii as a critical anaiysis of its manner of thinking is herein presented from a Christological view-poin t.

5 Summaries of the Art icles Published this VoIume 1017 St. Gregory the TheoJogian's teaching concerning the Priesthood. t h a- nasios D. Papanikolaou, examination and pre sentation of St. Gregory the Theologian teaching concerning the Priesthood as it is to be found his homiiies, episties and poems. The ProbJem the J e a n - CI a d e La rc h e, presentation of the clarifications by the PontificaI CounciI for Pronoting Christian Unity the matter of the Filioque. The author anaiyzes the positions stated and points out the difficulties of the Roman Catholic Church approaching the Orthodox position the matter. The Sacred Monastery St Athanasios, Sphinitza. D e m e t r s n g. Papazis, The presentation of various aspects of the history of the Monastery of St. Athanasios, Sphinitza, Beroea as found the archives of the EcumenicaI Patriarchate. The article chief]y focuses personaiities and events of the 19th and 20th centuries. SpirituaJFatherhood according to St. John Chrysostom 's HomiJies on Penance in the Light the PsychoJogy Depth. Dr. S r s s t s g- k s, study of St. John Chrysostom's teaching concerning SpirituaI Fatherhood as it appears his homiiies Penance, especiaiiy the sense of psychoiogicai counseiiing and care, a dimension much greater than any professionai psychoanaiyticai therapy. the present study this teaching is presented relation to Depth PsychoIogy and its basic schools.