Romanian archimandrite examines limits of digital worship at German conference

Archimandrite Augustin Coman, Patriarchal Adviser and Coordinator in the Department for Christian and Interreligious Relations, examined the challenges facing Eucharistic communion in the digital age during an international conference held in Hildesheim, Germany.

The conference took place from 15 to 18 October at the Monastery of the Dormition of the Mother of God and was organised by the John Zizioulas Foundation and the Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Germany.

Theologians and researchers from several countries explored the continuing relevance of Metropolitan John Zizioulas’s theological thought, addressing subjects including ecclesial communion, personal freedom, human rights, artificial intelligence and responsibility for creation.

The Church can use digital tools Archimandrite Augustin Coman participated in the conference dedicated to the theological legacy of Metropolitan John Zizioulas. Photo credit: zizioulas.org Archimandrite Augustin Coman represented the Romanian Orthodox Church at the conference, delivering a presentation entitled The Future and Prospects of Eucharistic Ecclesiology .

Drawing on Metropolitan John Zizioulas’s theological contributions, the…