Oxford Patristics Conference

Aug 12, 2024
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Oxford Patristics Conference

Our Faculty Members, Andrew Mellas and Sophia Theodoratos, recently attended and presented papers at the 19th International Conference on Patristic Studies at the University of Oxford (5–9 August 2024). Dr Mellas was part of a session on Monastic and Lay Piety in Greek and Syriac Hymnography, and his paper was on 'The Liturgical Afterlife of St Febronia'. Ms Theodoratos was part of a session on St Irenaeus of Lyons and her paper explored the question: 'Which "Flesh" is Irenaeus Saving?' During the conference proceedings, there was also a moving memorial service honouring the late Metropolitan Kallistos Ware (1934–2022) who made a significant contribution to research on patristics and who served as the Spalding Lecturer in Eastern Orthodox Studies at the University of Oxford.

 

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