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iEcclesia Season II Episode 27: Through the Cross, Joy: The Cross in Orthodox Theology
iEcclesia ...From Canada to the World
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Episode Summary The Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of the Holy Cross on September 14 and iEcclesia looks at it's importance to the faith as an instrument of salvation. The Cross was, at first, a symbol that was associated with torture, suffering and death. A symbol that has been transfigured to be associated with victory, life, servanthood and joy. Host Rev. Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos and guest Rev. Dr. John Behr begin the discussion with a history of the Cross and its use in the Roman world and its significance as a symbol is described. The conversation continues with discussing the interconnection between the Cross and the Resurrection of Christ. Also discussed are the various feast days of the Cross celebrated throughout the year and their significance today. Dr. Behr concludes the program with some final thoughts.
Guest Information
(L-R) Rev. Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos (Host) and Rev. Dr. John Behr
Rev. Dr. John Behr
- Dean, St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (Crestwood, New York) - Professor, Patristics and Scriptural Exegesis - Master and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from the University of Oxford, England - Author of many books, including: The Way to Nicaea, The Nicene Faith and The Mystery of Christ - Married to Presvytera Kate and has two sons, Felix and Rufus and a daughter, Iris
Rev. Fr. Theodore Paraskevopoulos, Host
- Parish priest of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church (Winnipeg Manitoba) - M.A., St. Vladimir’s Theological Seminary (Crestwood, New York)- B.Th., Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy - Married to Presvytera Joanna
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Broadcast
date: Friday
September 5th, 2008