‘Remembering Sacred Silence’ is topic of 8th Annual Lecture
May 2, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Seminary
2900 Noblestown Rd
Crafton, Pa.
The Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis will deliver the 8th Annual SS. Cyril and Methodius Lecture on Friday, May 2, 2008 at St. Paul’s Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pa.
“Remembering Sacred Silence” will touch on the subtle variations of solitude, silence and stillness in the Letters of Barsanuphius and John.
Early in his career, Fr. Deacon Chryssavgis spent several months in silent retreat on Mt. Athos in Greece. He is the author of several books and numerous articles on the Church Fathers and Orthodox Spirituality, including Letters from the Desert: A Selection from Barsanuphius and John, Light Through Darkness: the Orthodox Tradition, and Beyond the Shattered Image: Insights into an Orthodox Christian Ecological Worldview.
Fr. Deacon Chryssavgis served as Personal Assistant to the Greek Orthodox Primate in Australia from 1984-1994. He co-founded St. Andrew’s Theological College in Sydney in 1985, where he was Sub-Dean and taught Patristics and Church History (1986-1995) while serving as a Lecturer in the Divinity School (1986-1990) and the School of Studies in Religion (1990-1995) at the University of Sydney.
In 1995, he moved to Boston and was appointed Professor of Theology at Holy Cross School of Theology and directed the Religious Studies Program at Hellenic College until 2002. In 2001, he established the Environment Office at Hellenic College. He currently serves as theological advisor to the Ecumenical Patriarch on environmental issues.
Fr. Deacon Chryssavgis received his degree in Theology from the University of Athens, a diploma in Byzantine Music from the Greek Conservatory of Music, and a doctoral degree in Patristics from the University of Oxford. He also was awarded a research scholarship to St. Vladimir’s Theological Seminary.
There is no charge but registration is required to attend the SS. Cyril and Methodius Lecture. Those interested in more information about the lecture or the Byzantine Catholic Seminary are invited to contact the seminary at 412-321-8383. |
