Conference Presentation by Faculty Member

Dr Andrew Mellas, Senior Lecturer in Liturgical Studies, recently presented a paper at the International Virtual Conference, "Current Research in Liturgical Studies", titled 'From Hagiography to Hymnography: The Liturgical Afterlife of St Fevronia' and convened by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki & the University of Eastern Finland (10-12 May 2021).

Recent years have seen a rising scholarly interest in the rich and varied world of Christian liturgy. Newly discovered sources have further enlightened our understanding of the history of liturgy and new methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches have expanded the horizon of research. Most importantly, the field of liturgy has begun to receive due appreciation as a fundamental part of Christian theology, resulting in the emergence of more integrative approaches to research and teaching. The conference illuminated this theme and paved the way to further collaboration in this field of study.