The world, with its concepts, principles and rules, in general its entire system made into immutable law, lays a heavy, authoritarian hand on each of its offspring. As a result, no one dares even to think of rebelling against it or renouncing its power. Everyone... adheres to its rules with such timidity. A violation of these rules is considered as a criminal act. The world is not a person, but its spirit in some way stands firm on the earth, influences us, and holds us as if with bonds.
St. Theophan the Recluse
1815 - 1894 A.D.
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Orthodoxy & Creation >
Literature expounding Orthodox Christian cosmology exposes care for Creation penetrating the very heart, thought and life of the Church.
Heirarchal Statements >
Encyclicals and statements from a range of Orthodox jurisdictions universally proclaim care for Creation intrinsic to the Church's theology and cosmology.
Fathers & Saints >
A selection of sayings, writings and accounts of lives of Church Fathers & Saints witnesses to the Orthodox Church's tradition of care for Creation.
Scripture & Creation >
Written Tradition of the Orthodox Church cites care for Creation in older testament of patriarchs, prophets and kings, as well as apostles of the new age of Christianity.
Icons & Creation >
Images of sacred art from the Orthodox Church's Tradition of iconography teach care for Creation visually in line, shape and color.
Liturgy & Creation >
Resource documents assist with liturgical celebration and prayerful petitioning for Divine assistance in human care for Creation.
Bibliography >
Listing of Orthodox Christian & related publications provides further reading that addresses care for Creation.
