Kleronomia, Vol. 4, Issue B, July 1972, 466 pages.

This issue includes 8 research papers, book presentations and the Chronicle. It also includes a memorial feature on the late Patriarch Athenagoras A’.

Th. Zisis analyzes Plato’s views “on eschatology” in the work of the historian Eusebius of Caesarea. Through various approaches to the issue, the author reaches the conclusion that it is possible to distinguish a double eschatological perspective in Plato: a) eternity of hell and reward and b) periodical choice of new ways of life.

E. Chrysos studies (in German) the authenticity of epistle of Theodosius to Honorious. According to this research it is possible that Thessaloniki’s Collection (Syllogi Thessalonikis) was altered, so as to revoke the decree of 421 and justify Rome’s involvement in the Eastern Illyricum.

H. Petzold describes (in German) the stilite monks, an extreme form of ascesis introduced by Syrian monasticism during the fifth century. The Stilites vigorously tried to apply the principle of permanence of the place they lived in.

R. Schieffer completes (in German) one of his previous articles regarding the tradition of the “Confession of Sound Faith” by Justinian, which was published in the journal Klironomia 3 (1971) 285-302.

Vas. Fanourakis studies Saint Gregory Palamas’ To Akindinon speeches Antirritikon. He examines the Speech to the Synod, the Libel, regarding Grace, regarding energies. According to the author these writings can be included amongst other works of Akindinos, which are saved by the manuscript tradition.

K. Mitsakis researches a kind of para-hymnography which manifested itself mostly during Byzantium’s last few centuries. It is the appearance of parodies of liturgical poetry genres. The term “parody” does not denote only satire but also the employment of sacred forms for usages other than the liturgical act, as for example in the writing of various didactic poems.

G. Stathis studies (in Italian) alphabetic systems used in the writing of Byzantine Music in the period 1790-1850. This specialized article includes a relevant Appendix with many examples.

Finally, the Metropolitan of Militoupolis Stylianos examines the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church. This text constituted the formal response of the Orthodox in the dialogue with the Anglicans on the same issue.

Then follows an extensive Book Review section as well as an important Chronicle by Vas. Stavridis regarding the personality of the Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras A’.