Christology of the Oriental Orthodox Churches: Christology in the Tradition of the Armenian Apostolic Church

ISBN-13: 9783631581216 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 310 str.

Krikorian, Mesrob K.

Opis

The book offers to the reader a deep and ample knowledge about the theological tradition of the Oriental Orthodox Churches in general and of the Armenian Apostolic Church in particular. Since this small family of Orthodox Churches is not very known to the public, the book provides exact, reliable and scholarly first-hand theological information which is of immense value and importance. The Family of the Oriental Orthodox Churches acknowledges only the first three Ecumenical Councils, those of Nicaea (325), Constantinople (381) and Ephesus (431), and thus maintains the pure theology of the early Church without addition or changes. The book contains theological studies which without exception were read at international Conferences or symposia and consequently and naturally are written in a spirit of tolerance and reconciliation. This ecumenical aspect is an important contribution to the rapprochement and reunion of the Churches. Tolerance and understanding of other theological positions and phrasings are remarkable throughout the book and in this sense an additional advantage in studying the theology of the Oriental Orthodox Churches.

Spis treści

Contents: Foreword By Dr. Christoph Kardinal Schönborn - Preface Archbishop Dr. M. Krikorian - Christology In The Liturgical Tradition Of The Armenian Church - The First Three Ecumenical Councils And Their Significance For The Armenian Church - Christological Discussions Between Eastern Orthodox And Oriental Orthodox Churches - Reception Of The «Ecumenical» Councils After Chalcedon - The Attitude Of The Oriental Orthodox Churches Towards The Fifth, Sixth, Seventh And Eighth «Ecumenical» Councils - Anathema, Schism, Heresy - The Tasks Of The Third Vienna Consultation - The Origins Of The Conciliar Idea - Practical Consequences Of The Three Vienna Consultations - Introductory Remarks At The Fourth Vienna Consultation - Development Of The Primacy Of The Head Of The Armenian Church - The Purpose Of The Fifth Non-Official Ecumenical Consultation - What Are The Reactions To The Previous Four Vienna Consultations And What Future Actions Could Be Envisaged For Their Implementation Within The Armenian Apostolic Church? - The Official Dialogue Between The Eastern Orthodox Churches And The Oriental Orthodox Churches - What Subjects Are Still To Be Studied In The Dialogue Between The Oriental Orthodox And The Roman Catholic Theologians? - The Theological Significance Of The Results Of The Five Vienna Consultations - Primacy Of The Pope And Authority In The Church - The Organization Of The Armenian Apostolic Church - The Christological Consensus - Councils And Conciliarity Second Study Seminar Preamble - The Five Vienna Consultations - A Brief Estimation - Reconciliation At Kerala - The Evaluation Of The Ecumenical Theological Discussions Of The Pro Oriente Regional Symposium At Kottayam In India - What Could Be The Role Of The Oriental Catholic Churches In The Search For Communion Between East And West? - Ecclesiological Discussions Of Five Vienna Consultations - Conclusions And Follow-Up - Review Of The Agreed Statements And Document Of The Joint Commission - Authority And Jurisdiction In The Tradition Of The Armenian Church - The Council Of Chalcedon History; Christological Struggles And Reconciliation - Communion - Sister Churches - Church Families - The Armenian Church And The Ecumenical Movement - Appendix 1: Opening Remarks At The Holy Liturgy Following The Third Vienna Consultation - Appendix 2: Sermon At Mariazell - Appendix 3: Opening Remarks At The Holy Liturgy Following The Fourth Vienna Consultation - Appendix 4: Foreword To Selection Of The Papers And Minutes Of The Four Vienna Consultations - Appendix 5: The Armenian Church And The Wcc: A Personal View.

O autorze

The Author: Since 1981 Archbishop Mesrob K. Krikorian is lecturer and since 1986 honorary professor of Armenology in the Institute of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies at the University of Vienna. He is theological consultant, honorary member and close collaborator of the Foundation PRO ORIENTE. In 1986 the author was ordained Bishop of the Armenian Apostolic Church for Central Europe and Scandinavia. In 1992 he was elevated to the rank of Archbishop.