On 8 and 9 October 2025, the Patriarchal Academy of Ecclesiastical Studies of Crete (P.A.E.A.K.) hosted the International Symposium on Eco-theology in Heraklion on the theme: « Eco-theology: the dynamics of co-responsibility . » Organised in collaboration with the Laudato Si’ Research Institute (Campion Hall, University of Oxford), this event brought together theologians, researchers and church leaders from various Christian traditions. Through the richness of its presentations and the spirit of dialogue that animated it, this symposium illustrated the Church’s vocation to unite faith and responsibility towards creation, and to promote a spiritual ecology based on justice, peace and communion.
I participated by giving a lecture on the theme: « The Whole Universe is a Living Gospel” – Ecology needs a Mystique. »
John Zizioulas, Prophet of Orthodox Ecology
The legacy of John Zizioulas remains a powerful inspiration for the theology of creation. By reminding us that every authentic act of faith is an act of thanksgiving, he introduced ecology into the dimension of communion between God, humanity, and the cosmos. By Konstantinos Zormpas.
Faith and the Challenge of the Earth: Two Voices for a Spiritual Ecology
Ecology is first and foremost a matter of relationship – to God, to creation, to others – and therefore a matter of conversion: Ad ialogue between Chrysovalanti Papanastassopoulou and Nikolaos Dimitriadis
Ecotheology: A Call to a Conversion of Vision
Augustinos Bairactaris emphasizes that without transformation of the heart, no lasting ecology is possible. As Aksek Lund argues for a theological reformation: moving from a theology of domination to a theology of relationship.
“The Whole Universe is a Living Gospel” – Ecology needs a Mystique
The « spirituality of unity » proposed by the Focolare movement transforms our relationship with creation and establishes a lucid and loving ecological responsibility. Presentation by Martin Hoegger
The theology of ecology according to the Orthodox Church and Patriarch Bartholomew
The presentations by Professor Stylianos Tsophanidis and Metropolitan Theodoros of Seleukia illustrated the richness of Orthodox thought on creation and its spiritual relevance in the face of the ecological crisis.
September First, Feast of Creation: Pray, Believe, Live
Exploration of the spiritual and ecumenical significance of September 1st. Emmanuel Doundoulakis explored the Orthodox liturgical office and its theology, while Tomas Insua traced the feast’s history and advocated for its broader adoption across all Churches.
Ecology and ecumenism: a shared commitment to creation
Professors Angeliki Ziaka and Vasiliki Stathokosta have shown, each from their own perspective, that ecological reflection is now emerging as a fertile area for ecumenical dialogue.
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