The "Filioque": The Beginning of Western Christian Desolation

Aug 21, 2024

Constantine Zalalas, an international speaker and retreat master with a Masters in Dogmatic Theology, dives deep into the Filioque controversy and its repercussions for Western Christianity. He discusses the historical tensions between Orthodoxy and papal authority, emphasizing the need for synodality. Zalalas explores the distinct theological perspectives of East and West, advocating for respectful dialogue in seeking unity. His insights into the indescribable nature of God and the importance of heart purification demonstrate the significance of Orthodox teachings in today's world.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Theological Tensions: Orthodoxy and Papal Authority

02:34 • 26min

Theological Divides: East vs. West

28:17 • 6min

Seeking Unity: Orthodox and Catholic Perspectives

34:32 • 5min

Patience and Dialogue in Orthodox Teachings

39:20 • 13min

Understanding the Indescribable Nature of God in Orthodox Theology

52:31 • 2min

Theology of the Heart and the Filioque Controversy

54:20 • 3min

Constantine Zalalas' lecture from the conference: "On the Eighth Œcumenical Council: The Catholic Condemnation of the Filioque" that took place on March 14 - 16th, 2024 in Lake Guntersville, AL.

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Mr. Zalalas is an international speaker and retreat master for all Orthodox jurisdictions in the United States and abroad. He holds Masters (with honors) in Dogmatic Theology from the University of Thessalonica. He has published a number of pamphlets and books. His most recent publications include: In Search of the Truth (partnering with St. Anthony"s Monastery in AZ), Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, of On the Book of the Revelation by Archimandrite Athanasios Mitilinaios (fZoe Press), My Exodus from Roman Catholicism by Bishop of Nanzianzus Paul De Ballester and Tears of Repentance by Athanasios Katigkas. Mr. Constantine Zalalas was born on January 30, 1956, on the island of Kos in Greece and while in his early teens, immigrated to the United States with his family. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Millersville University of Pennsylvania in 1978. Mr. Zalalas is currently a member and a pastoral assistant of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where he resides with his family. In 1988, while on pilgrimage to the holy places of Greece, he met Archimandrite Athanasios Mitilinaios, the great elder, teacher and interpreter of the Holy Scriptures. Soon, with the blessing of the Elder, by God's grace, Constantine began translating and presenting the homilies of the elder. Today, over 200 one hour long teachings have been translated and are available on several web sites (www.saintnicodemos.com, www.pantocrator.gr ) and on the YouTube channel “Nicodemos Hagiorite.”

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