Speeches

• HOMILY OF METROPOLITAN OF DIMITRIAS AND ALMYROS RIGHT REVEREND IGNATIOS FOR THE SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY IN THE CATHEDRAL OF ATHENS 2017

  Saturday, 4 March, 2017
  
  
  "A feast of joy and gladness is revealed today " (From the Praises in Matins on Sunday of Orthodoxy) Your Excellency Mr. President of the Greek Republic, Your Grace Archbishop of Athens and All Greece.    This present day is considered a day of joy and triumph. Joy and triumph, not a religious dogma against anyone else. Neither a worldview at the expense of another.     Today, what is honored, is man himself in his...
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• Christianity and Europe Metropolitan of Dimitriados and Almirou, Ignatius

  Monday, 12 May, 2014
  
  
  
  Just a few years ago, discussion of European identity was at the center of public attention. Many opinions  were expressed concerning the advise and place of Christianity in the formation of modern European culture. According to some, Christian churches contributed decisively to the foundation of the European system of ideals and peaceful coexistence and the prosperity of different peoples. There were many, however, who desired and continue to...
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• The present and the future of Biblical studies in Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches

  Friday, 14 June, 2013
  
  
  
    His Eminence Metropolitan of Demetrias Ignatios               Since the Reformation, the debate about the definite position and the authoritative role of the Bible in the theology and the life of the Church has always been considered as an issue of great importance. Although it is regarded as a common place by all Christian traditions that the Bible should occupy a...
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