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In cooperation with the International Orthodox Theological Association (IOTA) and in the framework of its Future Leaders Program, the Volos Summer Institute (VSI) 2026 was successfully organized by the Volos Academy for Theological Studies on July 6-16, 2026, on the general theme: “Orthodoxy in transition: Tradition, Ecumenism, and Modernity.” The VSI provided an international cohort of students with an advanced curriculum integrating a high standard of academic study, liturgical prayer, and inter-Orthodox engagement. This summer, nine students from Egypt, Georgia, Greece, India, Kenya, Serbia, and Ukraine were able to join the program. By attracting post-graduate students and junior scholars from diverse Eastern and Oriental Orthodox

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Volos Academy for Theological Studies in the

EUARE 2026 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Volos Academy for Theological Studies participates in the annual conference of the European Academy of Religion, which is held in Rome, between June 30 and July 3, 2026, with three panels:

1. INJUSTICE & SOCIAL TRANSFIGURATION IN THE ANTHROPOCENE: AN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE. Speakers: Chris Durante, Christina Nellist, Frances Kostarelos, Chair: Nikolaos Asproulis

The session focused on the spiritual

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Summary of

VOLOS SUMMER INSTITUTE 2026

The educational program Volos Summer Institute 2026 concluded yesterday, Thursday, July 16. Its overall theme was “Orthodoxy in transition: Tradition, Ecumenism, and Modernity”. The program sought to familiarize participants with the contemporary socio-cultural challenges the Orthodox Church faces, including secularism, globalization, and religious pluralism. It also examined leadership qualities and strategies for providing pastoral care and

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Volos Academy for Theological Studies participates in the Annual Meeting of the European Academy of Religion, which is held in Rome, between June 30 and July 3, 2026, with three panels:

Panel 1:

WHY THEOLOGY STILL MATTERS TODAY? THE PUBLIC WITNESS OF METR. JOHN ZIZIOULAS’S THEOLOGY.
Wednesday, July 1, 17:20 to 19:30, Hall Parenzo A8. Speakers: Peter De Mey, Aristotle Papanikolaou, Pantelis Kalaitzidis, Bishop Maxim Vasiljevic, Chair: Nikos Kouremenos.

Metropolitan John Zizioulas of

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Summary of International Conference

WATER IN THE ANTHROPOCENE:

ECOTHEOLOGICAL AND SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVES

The International Conference on the topic “Water in the Anthropocene: Ecotheological and Scientific Perspectives” was held in the “Thessalia” Conference Center, Melissatika, Volos, Greece, organized by the Volos Academy for Theological Studies with the support of the Social Collective “zVolos”

The Conference started with greeting messages from Metropolitan Ignatius of Demetrias and

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International Conference

WATER IN THE ANTHROPOCENE:

ECOTHEOLOGICAL AND SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVES

June 19–20, 2026

“Thessalia” Conference Center

Melissatika, Volos, Greece

An international Conference on the topic “Water in the Anthropocene: Ecotheological and Scientific Perspectives” will be held in the “Thessalia” Conference Center, Melissatika, Volos, Greece, on June 19 & 20, 2026, organized by the Volos Academy for Theological Studies with the support of the Social Collective

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Online Round Table

IS THERE A FUTURE FOR ORTHODOX THEOLOGY TODAY?

Thursday, May 28, 2026, 7:30 p.m. EEST

The fourth and last event for this year in the series “Time for Action” of the Volos Academy for Theological Studies, will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Athens time (EEST) and its topic will be “Is there a future for orthodox theology today?”. The speakers will be Paul Gavrilyuk, Aquinas Chair Professor of Theology and Philosophy, University of St. Thomas (St. Paul

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International Conference in the theme “Food in the Anthropocene: Ecotheological and Scientific Perspectives”

International Conference in the theme “Food in the Anthropocene: Ecotheological and Scientific Perspectives”

International Conference FOOD IN THE ANTHROPOCENE: ECOTHEOLOGICAL AND SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVES May 23–24, 2025 “Thessalia” Conference Center Melissatika, Volos, Greece An… Read More
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