Orthodox Church–State Relations in the European Context

Marian Gh. Simion ()
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Marian Gh. Simion: Harvard University Divinity School, USA, University of Pretoria, South Africa

No 5, Proceedings of Harvard Square Symposium, The Holistic Society: Multi–Disciplinary Perspectives, Volume 3 from Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies

Abstract: his paper surveys the historic relationships developed between Church and State in Eastern Europe during the past two millennia, and claims that—in light of their path dependence—the Orthodox Churches can play a positive role within the solidification process of the European Union. Based on ecclesiology, spirituality and historical records, national Orthodox Churches had been consistent assets in the public life; never attempting to eliminate (completely) the secular political power, but always willing to work it. A hiatus is also introduced with regard to the ambivalent relationship between nationalism and Orthodoxy.

Keywords: Eastern Europe; Church–State; Third Way; nationalism European Union (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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Published in Proceedings of Harvard Square Symposium, The Holistic Society: Multi–Disciplinary Perspectives, Volume 3, Year 2017, pages 59-85

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