Dr Dimitris Salapatas received his BA in Theology from the School of Theology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, an MA in International Relations from Queen Mary, University of London, and a PhD in Anglican-Orthodox Relations, from the University of Winchester, UK. Currently working as a Secondary School Teacher, teaching Philosophy and Ethics and RS. Working on the Thyateira Project, which aims to record the history, buildings, tangible and intangible cultural heritage assets that are associated with the Orthodox communities which run under the aegis of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Also working as a consultant and Subject-Specific Lead Tutor at The National School of Education and Teaching, Coventry University. He is currently General Secretary of the AECA and Committee Member of the Anglican and Eastern Churches Association, representing the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain and an Administrator of the Orthodox Theological Research Forum.
For centuries the Orthodox and the Anglican churches have been in dialogue; however, this associa... more For centuries the Orthodox and the Anglican churches have been in dialogue; however, this association matured during the twentieth century, also known as the Age of Ecumenism, where both became members of the World Council of Churches and part of the Official Dialogue. Nevertheless, it is the work of individuals and ecumenical bodies who undertake an important role in educating people in both the West and the East. An example of such a society is the Fellowship of St Alban and St Sergius, an ecumenical body that promotes relations between various Christian denominations.
Exploring why the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain was given the title of Thyateira? Do... more Exploring why the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain was given the title of Thyateira? Does it link to the ancient Church of Thyateira in Asia Minor, which is recorded in the Book of the Apocalypse? Or are there other reasons for this name?
The Church in the British Isles will only begin
to grow when She begins to again venerate Her o... more The Church in the British Isles will only begin to grow when She begins to again venerate Her own Saints (Saint Arsenios of Paros +1877)
CHURCH BUILDINGS, across the old world, have been developing during the two millennia of Christia... more CHURCH BUILDINGS, across the old world, have been developing during the two millennia of Christianity, from basilicas and simple rectangular buildings to the complex structures of the Middle Byzantine period and the Western Cathedrals. There are several changing cultural, social, architectural, and political scenarios of different periods that drive the development of the church architecture in East and West of Europe and from the Mediterranean to the Northernmost parts of Scandinavia, that are well documented to date by various authors and a 1 detailed presentation is beyond the scope of the present study. However, and as Kieckhefer in his 2004 volume records and annotates, church buildings also reflect the development of theology between denominations and practices.2 This paper records and discusses on how the Eastern Orthodox theology and the Greek-Orthodox tradition have altered Anglican (mainly) and Catholic Apostolic church buildings in London in order to serve the needs of the growing Greek-Orthodox communities in the British capital. It is also assessing the impact that the Eastern traditions have had on Anglican church architecture and iconography and vice versa.
The materiality of world diasporas – in every form, from landmark features to everyday objects – ... more The materiality of world diasporas – in every form, from landmark features to everyday objects – is a relatively modern approach towards studying the diasporas' relationship with both homeland and hostland. Photo narratives and various modes of imaging can be employed to better record, assess and disseminate the narratives of diasporic lifeways in terms of their material culture. This article examines how Greek Orthodox communities have altered Western denomination church buildings in London to serve their spiritual and community needs. The new, amalgamated characteristics are described, while the debate around the role these religious communities should play in the hostland is also discussed.
This article examines the idea of Moscow as Third Rome as it was advocated by Nicolas Zernov, a t... more This article examines the idea of Moscow as Third Rome as it was advocated by Nicolas Zernov, a twentieth century Russian Orthodox ecumenist. It is promoted by many, mainly by members of the Russian Orthodox Church, but also contested by many Orthodox as fallacious, problematic, and not in keeping with the tradition of the Orthodox Church. It is a topic that has been advocated for centuries up to the present day. With the migration of the Russian intelligentsia to the West, this idea travelled with them, promoted now not only to the Orthodox but also to other Christians, who accept this idea as fact. But how does it affect current ecumenical relations? Nicolas Zernov promoted this idea to Orthodox and non-Orthodox Christians in Great Britain through his own academic work and through the work of the Fellowship of St Alban and St Sergius, an ecumenical body located in Great Britain, but which has numerous branches around the world. Whether this theory creates problems for modern-day Orthodoxy will be analysed in this article.
This article explains the relations between the Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion. It an... more This article explains the relations between the Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion. It analyses the ecclesiastical, practical and theoretical differences, difficulties and opportunities that arise from these relations and official dialogues. The Fellowship of St Alban and St Sergius and the Anglican and Eastern Churches Association are also examined here.
The role of women in the Orthodox Church is of increasing interest. What is evident in a number o... more The role of women in the Orthodox Church is of increasing interest. What is evident in a number of publications and conferences is the fact that we need to hear not only what the Church proclaims on this issue, but how women themselves understand the theology and the tradition of their role in Orthodoxy. Quoting verses from Holy Scripture such as Galatians 3:28 – “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus” can only take us so far. In order to understand the role of women in Orthodoxy we need to go further; we need to establish their role today, identify the true Orthodox Tradition and examine the history of this matter, practically, historically and theologically. Here we will examine the role of women by looking at women hymnographers in the Byzantine Tradition.
Report
Fellowship Conference 2015 – The Church in the Modern World
By Dimitris Salapatas
(Soborno... more Report Fellowship Conference 2015 – The Church in the Modern World By Dimitris Salapatas (Sobornost, 37:2, 2015, pp. 65-71). The Fellowship’s Annual Conference took place at Ripon College, Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire, between 17 and 19 August 2015. The theme of this year’s conference was The Church in the Modern World, a very interesting topic, for all Christians. With speakers from the Anglican, Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions.
It is apparent today that the issue of the role of women in the Orthodox Church is gaining intere... more It is apparent today that the issue of the role of women in the Orthodox Church is gaining interest, not only within Orthodoxy, but also by non-Orthodox, who wish to identify the beliefs and practices of the Eastern Orthodox Church. What is evident in a number of publications and conferences is the fact that we need to hear not only what the Church proclaims on this issue, but how women themselves understand the theology and the tradition of their role in Orthodoxy. Quoting the same verses from Holy Scripture such as Galatians 3:28 – “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus” -, or referring to the same Church Fathers, who show a negative approach to women within the Church, can only take us so far. In order to understand the role of women in Orthodoxy we need to go further; we need to establish their role today, identify the true Orthodox Tradition and examine the history of this matter, on a practical, historical point of view and also theologically. The fact that other Christian denominations, specifically the Protestant churches and parts of the Anglican Communion, have ordained women to the priesthood and the episcopate, has created many questions, which trouble not only them, but also the Roman Catholics and the Orthodox, who still maintain the traditional approach of ordaining only male members. This is, probably, the most important issue, in regards to the role of women in the Church, in our time. However, it is not the only problem identified. Here we will examine the role of women by looking at the women chanters according to the Byzantine Tradition, deaconesses and ordination of women, the role of women in the Orthodox Church today and the soteriological realities of the members of the Church.
To mark the fifth anniversary of Pope Benedict VXI’s visit, St Mary’s University (Twickenham, Lon... more To mark the fifth anniversary of Pope Benedict VXI’s visit, St Mary’s University (Twickenham, London) welcomed His All Holiness, Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople – New Rome and the Ecumenical Patriarch, who delivered the inaugural St Mary’s Lecture ‘Religion in Dialogue: The Importance and Imperative of Dialogue in our World.’
Greece is a country rich in Orthodox Christianity. Many of the Apostles of our Lord and other Sai... more Greece is a country rich in Orthodox Christianity. Many of the Apostles of our Lord and other Saints lived and received martyrdom there. Various events found in the New Testament have taken place in Greece. It is a diverse country when referring to its Christian expression and ecclesiastical architectural style. The Northern part reminds the pilgrim of Byzantium, the South and West have been influenced by Western architecture, whilst the Greek islands maintain their unique style. This Article was published in: KOINONIA, the Journal of the Anglican & Eastern Churches Association, New Series No. 65, Trinity 2015, pp. 29-33
For centuries the Orthodox and the Anglican churches have been in dialogue; however, this associa... more For centuries the Orthodox and the Anglican churches have been in dialogue; however, this association matured during the twentieth century, also known as the Age of Ecumenism, where both became members of the World Council of Churches and part of the Official Dialogue. Nevertheless, it is the work of individuals and ecumenical bodies who undertake an important role in educating people in both the West and the East. An example of such a society is the Fellowship of St Alban and St Sergius, an ecumenical body that promotes relations between various Christian denominations.
Exploring why the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain was given the title of Thyateira? Do... more Exploring why the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain was given the title of Thyateira? Does it link to the ancient Church of Thyateira in Asia Minor, which is recorded in the Book of the Apocalypse? Or are there other reasons for this name?
The Church in the British Isles will only begin
to grow when She begins to again venerate Her o... more The Church in the British Isles will only begin to grow when She begins to again venerate Her own Saints (Saint Arsenios of Paros +1877)
CHURCH BUILDINGS, across the old world, have been developing during the two millennia of Christia... more CHURCH BUILDINGS, across the old world, have been developing during the two millennia of Christianity, from basilicas and simple rectangular buildings to the complex structures of the Middle Byzantine period and the Western Cathedrals. There are several changing cultural, social, architectural, and political scenarios of different periods that drive the development of the church architecture in East and West of Europe and from the Mediterranean to the Northernmost parts of Scandinavia, that are well documented to date by various authors and a 1 detailed presentation is beyond the scope of the present study. However, and as Kieckhefer in his 2004 volume records and annotates, church buildings also reflect the development of theology between denominations and practices.2 This paper records and discusses on how the Eastern Orthodox theology and the Greek-Orthodox tradition have altered Anglican (mainly) and Catholic Apostolic church buildings in London in order to serve the needs of the growing Greek-Orthodox communities in the British capital. It is also assessing the impact that the Eastern traditions have had on Anglican church architecture and iconography and vice versa.
The materiality of world diasporas – in every form, from landmark features to everyday objects – ... more The materiality of world diasporas – in every form, from landmark features to everyday objects – is a relatively modern approach towards studying the diasporas' relationship with both homeland and hostland. Photo narratives and various modes of imaging can be employed to better record, assess and disseminate the narratives of diasporic lifeways in terms of their material culture. This article examines how Greek Orthodox communities have altered Western denomination church buildings in London to serve their spiritual and community needs. The new, amalgamated characteristics are described, while the debate around the role these religious communities should play in the hostland is also discussed.
This article examines the idea of Moscow as Third Rome as it was advocated by Nicolas Zernov, a t... more This article examines the idea of Moscow as Third Rome as it was advocated by Nicolas Zernov, a twentieth century Russian Orthodox ecumenist. It is promoted by many, mainly by members of the Russian Orthodox Church, but also contested by many Orthodox as fallacious, problematic, and not in keeping with the tradition of the Orthodox Church. It is a topic that has been advocated for centuries up to the present day. With the migration of the Russian intelligentsia to the West, this idea travelled with them, promoted now not only to the Orthodox but also to other Christians, who accept this idea as fact. But how does it affect current ecumenical relations? Nicolas Zernov promoted this idea to Orthodox and non-Orthodox Christians in Great Britain through his own academic work and through the work of the Fellowship of St Alban and St Sergius, an ecumenical body located in Great Britain, but which has numerous branches around the world. Whether this theory creates problems for modern-day Orthodoxy will be analysed in this article.
This article explains the relations between the Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion. It an... more This article explains the relations between the Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion. It analyses the ecclesiastical, practical and theoretical differences, difficulties and opportunities that arise from these relations and official dialogues. The Fellowship of St Alban and St Sergius and the Anglican and Eastern Churches Association are also examined here.
The role of women in the Orthodox Church is of increasing interest. What is evident in a number o... more The role of women in the Orthodox Church is of increasing interest. What is evident in a number of publications and conferences is the fact that we need to hear not only what the Church proclaims on this issue, but how women themselves understand the theology and the tradition of their role in Orthodoxy. Quoting verses from Holy Scripture such as Galatians 3:28 – “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus” can only take us so far. In order to understand the role of women in Orthodoxy we need to go further; we need to establish their role today, identify the true Orthodox Tradition and examine the history of this matter, practically, historically and theologically. Here we will examine the role of women by looking at women hymnographers in the Byzantine Tradition.
Report
Fellowship Conference 2015 – The Church in the Modern World
By Dimitris Salapatas
(Soborno... more Report Fellowship Conference 2015 – The Church in the Modern World By Dimitris Salapatas (Sobornost, 37:2, 2015, pp. 65-71). The Fellowship’s Annual Conference took place at Ripon College, Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire, between 17 and 19 August 2015. The theme of this year’s conference was The Church in the Modern World, a very interesting topic, for all Christians. With speakers from the Anglican, Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions.
It is apparent today that the issue of the role of women in the Orthodox Church is gaining intere... more It is apparent today that the issue of the role of women in the Orthodox Church is gaining interest, not only within Orthodoxy, but also by non-Orthodox, who wish to identify the beliefs and practices of the Eastern Orthodox Church. What is evident in a number of publications and conferences is the fact that we need to hear not only what the Church proclaims on this issue, but how women themselves understand the theology and the tradition of their role in Orthodoxy. Quoting the same verses from Holy Scripture such as Galatians 3:28 – “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus” -, or referring to the same Church Fathers, who show a negative approach to women within the Church, can only take us so far. In order to understand the role of women in Orthodoxy we need to go further; we need to establish their role today, identify the true Orthodox Tradition and examine the history of this matter, on a practical, historical point of view and also theologically. The fact that other Christian denominations, specifically the Protestant churches and parts of the Anglican Communion, have ordained women to the priesthood and the episcopate, has created many questions, which trouble not only them, but also the Roman Catholics and the Orthodox, who still maintain the traditional approach of ordaining only male members. This is, probably, the most important issue, in regards to the role of women in the Church, in our time. However, it is not the only problem identified. Here we will examine the role of women by looking at the women chanters according to the Byzantine Tradition, deaconesses and ordination of women, the role of women in the Orthodox Church today and the soteriological realities of the members of the Church.
To mark the fifth anniversary of Pope Benedict VXI’s visit, St Mary’s University (Twickenham, Lon... more To mark the fifth anniversary of Pope Benedict VXI’s visit, St Mary’s University (Twickenham, London) welcomed His All Holiness, Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople – New Rome and the Ecumenical Patriarch, who delivered the inaugural St Mary’s Lecture ‘Religion in Dialogue: The Importance and Imperative of Dialogue in our World.’
Greece is a country rich in Orthodox Christianity. Many of the Apostles of our Lord and other Sai... more Greece is a country rich in Orthodox Christianity. Many of the Apostles of our Lord and other Saints lived and received martyrdom there. Various events found in the New Testament have taken place in Greece. It is a diverse country when referring to its Christian expression and ecclesiastical architectural style. The Northern part reminds the pilgrim of Byzantium, the South and West have been influenced by Western architecture, whilst the Greek islands maintain their unique style. This Article was published in: KOINONIA, the Journal of the Anglican & Eastern Churches Association, New Series No. 65, Trinity 2015, pp. 29-33
George Alexander, Patriarch Daniel and the Resurgence of the Romanian Orthodox
Church (OCP Public... more George Alexander, Patriarch Daniel and the Resurgence of the Romanian Orthodox Church (OCP Publications, 2021), pp. 84, £10.00.
Fr Andrew Louth has recently published his new book Modern Orthodox Thinkers – From the Philokali... more Fr Andrew Louth has recently published his new book Modern Orthodox Thinkers – From the Philokalia to the present, published by SPCK. This book endeavours to give an introduction to the modern Orthodox theological discourse and its representatives, making it the ‘standard handbook on the ways of Orthodox theology in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries,’ as stated by Fr John Behr.
Here I will give an iconographic and hymnological portrayal of the Cross as understood by the Or... more Here I will give an iconographic and hymnological portrayal of the Cross as understood by the Orthodox Church. In order to achieve this we will look into the celebrations of the Cross as practiced within the Byzantine Tradition and the meaning of these events within the life of the Church.
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This book analyses the history, theology and practice of the Fellowship. Issues such as Church relations, Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, iconography, the role of women in the Church, intercommunion and the role of Moscow within the Orthodox world are examined. As such, it will appeal to academics, theologians, hierarchs, churches and anyone interested in modern and ecumenical Theology.
This book also includes a foreword by Dr Rowan Williams, Former Archbishop of Canterbury.
To purchase this book, please see:
http://www.cambridgescholars.com/the-fellowship-of-st-alban-and-st-sergius
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fellowship-St-Alban-Sergius/dp/1527505472/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518436034&sr=8-1&keywords=salapatas
to grow when She begins to again venerate Her own Saints
(Saint Arsenios of Paros +1877)
church architecture and iconography and vice versa.
Fellowship Conference 2015 – The Church in the Modern World
By Dimitris Salapatas
(Sobornost, 37:2, 2015, pp. 65-71).
The Fellowship’s Annual Conference took place at Ripon College, Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire, between 17 and 19 August 2015. The theme of this year’s conference was The Church in the Modern World, a very interesting topic, for all Christians. With speakers from the Anglican, Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions.
The fact that other Christian denominations, specifically the Protestant churches and parts of the Anglican Communion, have ordained women to the priesthood and the episcopate, has created many questions, which trouble not only them, but also the Roman Catholics and the Orthodox, who still maintain the traditional approach of ordaining only male members. This is, probably, the most important issue, in regards to the role of women in the Church, in our time. However, it is not the only problem identified. Here we will examine the role of women by looking at the women chanters according to the Byzantine Tradition, deaconesses and ordination of women, the role of women in the Orthodox Church today and the soteriological realities of the members of the Church.
This book analyses the history, theology and practice of the Fellowship. Issues such as Church relations, Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, iconography, the role of women in the Church, intercommunion and the role of Moscow within the Orthodox world are examined. As such, it will appeal to academics, theologians, hierarchs, churches and anyone interested in modern and ecumenical Theology.
This book also includes a foreword by Dr Rowan Williams, Former Archbishop of Canterbury.
To purchase this book, please see:
http://www.cambridgescholars.com/the-fellowship-of-st-alban-and-st-sergius
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fellowship-St-Alban-Sergius/dp/1527505472/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518436034&sr=8-1&keywords=salapatas
to grow when She begins to again venerate Her own Saints
(Saint Arsenios of Paros +1877)
church architecture and iconography and vice versa.
Fellowship Conference 2015 – The Church in the Modern World
By Dimitris Salapatas
(Sobornost, 37:2, 2015, pp. 65-71).
The Fellowship’s Annual Conference took place at Ripon College, Cuddesdon, Oxfordshire, between 17 and 19 August 2015. The theme of this year’s conference was The Church in the Modern World, a very interesting topic, for all Christians. With speakers from the Anglican, Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions.
The fact that other Christian denominations, specifically the Protestant churches and parts of the Anglican Communion, have ordained women to the priesthood and the episcopate, has created many questions, which trouble not only them, but also the Roman Catholics and the Orthodox, who still maintain the traditional approach of ordaining only male members. This is, probably, the most important issue, in regards to the role of women in the Church, in our time. However, it is not the only problem identified. Here we will examine the role of women by looking at the women chanters according to the Byzantine Tradition, deaconesses and ordination of women, the role of women in the Orthodox Church today and the soteriological realities of the members of the Church.
Church (OCP Publications, 2021), pp. 84, £10.00.