Theological conference in Thessaloniki explores social ethos of the Orthodox Church

Theological conference in Thessaloniki explores social ethos of the Orthodox Church

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Wed, 11/11/2026 - 10:33

A theological and educational conference entitled “ For the Life of the World” took place on 6–7 November in Thessaloniki, bringing together more than 250 clergy, catechists, educators, and theology professors and students. Organized by the Holy Metropolis of Thessaloniki and hosted at the St Gregory Palamas Educational and Cultural Foundation, the conference focused on the Ecumenical Patriarchate ’ s document, “ For the Life of the World: Toward a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church.”

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Prof. Dr Angeliki Ziaka, programme executive for Interreligious Dialogue and Cooperation at the World Council of Churches, speaks on a panel.

Photo: Courtesy of the Holy Metropolis of Thessaloniki

The conference was distinguished by the presence and active engagement of His Eminence Metropolitan Philotheos of Thessaloniki throughout its proceedings. In his concluding remarks, Metropolitan Philotheos emphasized the importance of bringing the document into the life and mission of the church, particularly through…