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FRSP Roundtable | The Question of filioque and the Great Schism of 1054

11

Feb

The Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy is hosting a Roundtable on “The Question of filioque and the Great Schism of 1054” on 11 February from 6:30 PM in the Conference Room of the USJ Seminary Campus.

About the Talk:

The Symbol of Faith, called the “Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed of 381”, is the most authoritative confession of faith of the ancient undivided Church. The Catholic belief in the procession of the Holy Spirit “and from the Son”, in Latin “filioque“, became one of the main reasons for the division of Orthodoxy and Catholicism. Dr Sokolovski will explore why did this happen and how does the Orthodox Church teach about the Holy Spirit.
 
It is believed that 1054 is the date of the division of the Churches into Orthodox and Catholic. Since then, mutual communion has never been restored. Historical Christianity was divided into Orthodoxy and Catholicism. What were the reasons for this division in history, theology and politics? Is it possible to overcome this division in our time and what are the prospects for this?

About the Speaker:

Dr. Augustin Sokolovski

Dr Sokolovski received PhD from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland in 2008. He conducted research work on Russian Orthodox theology, Augustine, and ecumenism in France, Germany and Switzerland. Currently, he is a Guest Professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies (Hong Kong), and a researcher at University of Fribourg.

Details:

Date: Tuesday, 11 February 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Conference Room, USJ Seminary Campus (5 Largo Sto. Agostinho, Macau)

*Free event, open to the general public

Organised by: Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy
Collaborator: Institute of Sino-Christian Studies

Interlocutor: Prof. Martyn Percy, University of Saint Joseph
Moderator: Prof. Stephen Morgan, Rector of the University of Saint Joseph

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