Discover the Depth of Orthodox Ethics and Social Ethos – new English-language Orthodox Study Group starts this Spring

Join our new English-language Orthodox Study Group as we explore and discuss the profound insights of the For the Life of the World document.

Led by Dr Harri Huovinen, Dr Talvikki Ahonen, and Fr Petri Korhonen, each session begins with an introduction to the topic, followed by an open discussion. Whether you wish to actively participate or simply listen and reflect, all are welcome to join this enriching journey of faith and learning.

Study Group Meetings:

31.1.2025 Introduction – The background, meaning, and status of the document, Dr Harri Huovinen

7.2.2025 The Church in the Public Sphere, Dr Talvikki Ahonen

14.2.2025 The course of human life, Dr Harri Huovinen

21.2.2025 Poverty, wealth and civil justice, Dr Harri Huovinen

28.2.2025 War, peace and violence, Dr Talvikki Ahonen

7.3.2025 Ecumenical relations and relations with other faiths, Dr Harri Huovinen

14.3.2025 Orthodoxy and human rights, Dr Talvikki Ahonen

21.3.2025 Science, technology and the natural world, Fr Petri Korhonen

The Study Group will meet on Fridays at 17.30 – 19.00 pm at the Parish Library (Liisankatu 29 A, 2nd floor).

 

What is For the Life of the World document?

In January 2020, the Ecumenical Patriarchate approved a social document crafted by a theological commission that was charged with formulating general parameters and guiding principles for the role of the Orthodox Church and the responsibility of Orthodox Christians in the modern world. For the Life of the World: Towards a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church is a powerful social document enriched by scriptural, patristic, theological, and spiritual references to navigate these perplexing and difficult times as Orthodox Christians in a post-modern world.

 

Read full text: For the Life of the World: Towards a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church