Light Through the Past St. Maximos the Confessor and the Filioque
Jun 12, 2025
Dive into the theological rifts between the Church of Rome and Constantinople, exploring the nuances of the Holy Spirit's role. Discover St. Maximus the Confessor's significant contributions to the Filioque debate and the historical context of early Christian controversies. Celebrate the richness of Pentecost and the beauty of community in theological discussions. Plus, enjoy insights into church design featuring stunning wooden interiors, along with exciting announcements about new literary works that inspire love for poetry.
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Latin 'Through The Son' Is Not 'From The Son' Cause
- St. Maximos argues Latin usage of 'proienai' shows they meant the Spirit comes forth through the Son, not that the Son is a second cause of the Spirit's eternal procession.
- This preserves the Father's monarchy while expressing Trinitarian unity by tying the Spirit's manifestation to the Son.
Pentecost As Fulfillment Of Christ's Work
- Cyril Jenkins opens by contextualizing Pentecost as Christ's glorification enabling the Spirit's coming after the Ascension.
- He emphasizes the Spirit's role as the down payment of the future glory granted through Christ's mediation.
Conference Experiences And Paper Plans
- Jenkins recounts attending Pi Day conference where he presented a paper and enjoyed rich conversations with scholars like Dr. David Ford and Father Richard Lucas.
- He notes publication plans to post his paper on Herman Middleton's website.
