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"AN ACCOUNT OF THE HOPE THAT IS IN YOU": CHRISTIAN WITNESS AND COMMON MINISTRY IN A WORLD OF UNCERTAINTY

The 2nd Meeting of Orthodox and Evangelicals took place between September 10 and 12, 2026, in Agios Lavrentios, Pelion, under the general theme: "'An account of the hope that is in you' (1 Peter 3:15): Christian witness and common ministry in a world of uncertainty." The meeting continued of the initiative for dialogue between Orthodox and Evangelicals, launched two years ago. While the first meeting focused primarily on overcoming historical prejudices and mutual suspicion, this year’s event took the next step: exploring how the building of trust can be transformed into common Christian witness and concrete ministry, without dumping

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In cooperation with the International Orthodox Theological Association (IOTA) and in the framework of its Future Leaders Program, the Volos Summer Institute (VSI) 2026 was successfully organized by the Volos Academy for Theological Studies on July 6-16, 2026, on the general theme: “Orthodoxy in transition: Tradition, Ecumenism, and Modernity.” The VSI provided an international cohort of students with an advanced curriculum integrating a high standard of academic study, liturgical prayer, and

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Volos Academy for Theological Studies in the

EUARE 2026 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Volos Academy for Theological Studies participates in the annual conference of the European Academy of Religion, which is held in Rome, between June 30 and July 3, 2026, with three panels:

1. INJUSTICE & SOCIAL TRANSFIGURATION IN THE ANTHROPOCENE: AN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE. Speakers: Chris Durante, Christina Nellist, Frances Kostarelos, Chair: Nikolaos Asproulis

The session focused on the spiritual

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Summary of

VOLOS SUMMER INSTITUTE 2026

The educational program Volos Summer Institute 2026 concluded yesterday, Thursday, July 16. Its overall theme was “Orthodoxy in transition: Tradition, Ecumenism, and Modernity”. The program sought to familiarize participants with the contemporary socio-cultural challenges the Orthodox Church faces, including secularism, globalization, and religious pluralism. It also examined leadership qualities and strategies for providing pastoral care and

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Volos Academy for Theological Studies participates in the Annual Meeting of the European Academy of Religion, which is held in Rome, between June 30 and July 3, 2026, with three panels:

Panel 1:

WHY THEOLOGY STILL MATTERS TODAY? THE PUBLIC WITNESS OF METR. JOHN ZIZIOULAS’S THEOLOGY.
Wednesday, July 1, 17:20 to 19:30, Hall Parenzo A8. Speakers: Peter De Mey, Aristotle Papanikolaou, Pantelis Kalaitzidis, Bishop Maxim Vasiljevic, Chair: Nikos Kouremenos.

Metropolitan John Zizioulas of

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Summary of International Conference

WATER IN THE ANTHROPOCENE:

ECOTHEOLOGICAL AND SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVES

The International Conference on the topic “Water in the Anthropocene: Ecotheological and Scientific Perspectives” was held in the “Thessalia” Conference Center, Melissatika, Volos, Greece, organized by the Volos Academy for Theological Studies with the support of the Social Collective “zVolos”

The Conference started with greeting messages from Metropolitan Ignatius of Demetrias and

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International Conference

WATER IN THE ANTHROPOCENE:

ECOTHEOLOGICAL AND SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVES

June 19–20, 2026

“Thessalia” Conference Center

Melissatika, Volos, Greece

An international Conference on the topic “Water in the Anthropocene: Ecotheological and Scientific Perspectives” will be held in the “Thessalia” Conference Center, Melissatika, Volos, Greece, on June 19 & 20, 2026, organized by the Volos Academy for Theological Studies with the support of the Social Collective

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International Conference in the theme “Food in the Anthropocene: Ecotheological and Scientific Perspectives”

International Conference in the theme “Food in the Anthropocene: Ecotheological and Scientific Perspectives”

International Conference FOOD IN THE ANTHROPOCENE: ECOTHEOLOGICAL AND SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVES May 23–24, 2025 “Thessalia” Conference Center Melissatika, Volos, Greece An Read More
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