Presented by
Dr. Stephen & Dr. Anna Yallourakis
Event Details
The relationship between Christianity and Hellenism through the contributions of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and individual Patriarchs to the Greek language, education, and philosophy. The film shows that, despite common misconceptions, Christianity was a major contributor to the survival of Ancient Greek culture, as intellectuals and institutions – many of them affiliated with the Patriarchate- adopted the aesthetic values of pagan literature and employed concepts of Platonic and Aristotelian philosophy to articulate Christian doctrine. This provided a cultural continuity that helped the survival of Greek thought and language, contributed to the Renaissance, and became a steady reference point for Greek and Orthodox communities in Greece and around the world.
Los Angeles, CA 90045 United States
The relationship between Christianity and Hellenism through the contributions of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and individual Patriarchs to the Greek language, education, and philosophy. The film shows that, despite common misconceptions, Christianity was a major contributor to the survival of Ancient Greek culture, as intellectuals and institutions – many of them affiliated with the Patriarchate- adopted the aesthetic values of pagan literature and employed concepts of Platonic and Aristotelian philosophy to articulate Christian doctrine. This provided a cultural continuity that helped the survival of Greek thought and language, contributed to the Renaissance, and became a steady reference point for Greek and Orthodox communities in Greece and around the world.