Lent is the time when we re-evaluate our life in the light of our faith.

— Alexander Schmemann (1921–1983), Orthodoxer Priester, Theologe

Source: Great Lent: A School of Repentance

Topics: Faith & Trust, Growth & Character, Meaning & Identity

Occasions: The Church Year, For Reflection

Alexander Schmemann

Alexander Schmemann (1921–1983) war ein orthodoxer Priester und Theologe, der nach Jahren in Paris vor allem als Dekan des St. Vladimir’s Seminary in den USA wirkte. Er setzte sich für eine theologische Erneuerung der Liturgie und die aktive Teilnahme der Gläubigen ein, stieß damit jedoch bei traditionalistischen Kreisen auf Widerspruch. Für heutige Bibelleser bietet sein Werk einen sakramentalen Zugang zur Schrift, der altkirchliche Traditionen mit den Herausforderungen der Moderne verbindet.

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