Kathodon, Orthodoxy in the Face of Modern Developments,issue 1 (1992), pp. 151.
The first issue of the journal Kath’ Odon approaches modern political, social, cultural and religious developments and rearrangements after the end of polarisation and the questions for Orthodoxy facing them. There are 17 articles published in total. These follow the announcement of the magazine’s editing committee and a brief introduction by I. Petrou on the subject.
N. Zacharopoulos approaches the issue of permanency and change in culture and points to the need to turn to the authentic way of Orthodox life, as a safe background of any renewal effort.
I. Petrou refers to the role Orthodoxy is called upon to play in a modern changing world and highlights the basic elements of the witness it is called to offer.
Fr. G. Tetsis focuses his attention on the need for a sincere intra-Orthodox and intra-Christian dialogue to solve existing problems and address the new European situation.
I. Bria refers to the modern image of Orthodoxy in the world, in the way it was constructed and its transcendence within the framework of ecumenical dialogue in order to find new ways of communication.
N. Matsoukas examines the tug-of-war between pro- and anti-westerners in modern Greek reality and proposes a creative ecumenical spirit of orthodox tradition as a way of life.
S. Agouridis presents the position of theology towards Ecology and suggests readjustment of Christian ethics to demands of our time.
A. Georgopoulos accounts the reasons humans come into conflict with the planet and suggests adopting new principals to address the ecological problem.
N. Glarnetatzis refers to the need to bring Theology out of lethargy to intervene in modern human reality.
N. Vasiliadis discusses the call for a liturgical renaissance in Orthodoxy as renewal of its whole liturgical presence.
G. Tsatsanas presents nine problematic aspects of modern Orthodoxy as they manifest themselves mainly in Greece.
H. Papasotiropoulos poses the issue of analysis and knowledge of modern reality for the Church to be able to respond to it.
K. Mygdalis suggests the emergence of ecumenical dimension of Orthodoxy and its role in the world as a peacemaking and reconciliation force.
A. Tarnanidis presents the historical evolution of the theory “regarding a Third Rome” and concludes it is definitely laid to rest because of recent developments.
A. Glavinas presents the history of the Autocephalus Church of Albania focusing mostly on the three years between 1989 and 1991.
M. Begzos refers to the political philosophy of Shozchenitzhin and calls for the development of a Political Theology of Orthodoxy.
The Epikinonia section of the issue includes among others the “Theological Association’s” founding declaration of 29.5.1984. The magazine is the association’s publication arm.