RT Article
T1 An Orthodox View of Philanthropy and Church Diaconia
JF Christian bioethics
VO 13
IS 3
SP 251
OP 268
A1 Vantsos, Miltiadis
A1 Kiroudi, Marina 1978-
LA English
PB Oxford University Press
YR 2007
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1780299060
AB According to Orthodox theology, philanthropy refers to the love of God toward man, which man is called to imitate by loving his neighbor as himself. This love consists not just in emotions but requires specific acts of philanthropy toward our fellow man in need. The church, in keeping the commandments of Christ, has developed throughout her history a rich philanthropic work. The diaconia of the church has taken many forms, thus responding to historical change and to the specific human needs at different times. Concentrating on diaconia for those who are in need of long-term care, this article presents the Orthodox view of the diaconia of the church, as realized through her own philanthropic organizations as well as through her very specific contribution to the diaconia offered by state sponsored charitable institutions.
DO 10.1080/13803600701732082