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George Demacopoulos

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Fr. John Meyendorff & Patterson Family Chair of Orthodox Christian Studies, Professor of Theology, Fordham University

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My newest book is a study of the way that Byzantine hymns engaged themes of violence and how that engagement shifted over time, especially after the reign of Heraklion in the early seventh century.

GDemacopoulos's tweet image. My newest book is a study of the way that Byzantine hymns engaged themes of violence and how that engagement shifted over time, especially after the reign of Heraklion in the early seventh century.

It is also contrary to the canons of the Council of Nicaea to intervene in the pastoral operations of another diocese.

Barron’s rage-generator is getting lots of traction as planned. But it’s always important to remember that he is the bishop of a small (135k) diocese in Minnesota commenting on the new mayor in NYC, an archdiocese of 2.3 million and an incoming bishop who is not Barron.



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Barron’s rage-generator is getting lots of traction as planned. But it’s always important to remember that he is the bishop of a small (135k) diocese in Minnesota commenting on the new mayor in NYC, an archdiocese of 2.3 million and an incoming bishop who is not Barron.


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What does it truly mean "to be"? In this clip from our recent book discussion, Dr. Aristotle Papanikolaou @atpapanik breaks down a central theme in Metropolitan John Zizioulas's profound final work, "Remembering the Future."


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Is there an Orthodox liberation theology? Or is the term solely a Western framework?

FordhamOrthodox's tweet image. Is there an Orthodox liberation theology? Or is the term solely a Western framework?

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My talk on Nicaea. Thanks IOTA! Nicaea’s Ontological Revolution youtu.be/D3Gi756QFEU?si… via @YouTube

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Nicaea’s Ontological Revolution


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Archbishop Elpidophoros of America discussed Pope Leo’s visit to Constantinople, the prospects for reopening the Halki Theological School, Greek-Turkish relations, and his vision for the Archdiocese of America #orthodox_times orthodoxtimes.com/elpidophoros-i…


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My @FordhamNYC colleague @GDemacopoulos with some thoughts on the NYT's "Orthobros" report: The "Orthodoxy as Masculinity" Narrative publicorthodoxy.org/2025/11/22/ort… via @FordhamOrthodox


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The NYTimes says young men are flocking to Orthodoxy for its "masculinity." But what's the real story? In a crucial new article, scholar Dr. George Demacopoulos @GDemacopoulos dismantles the popular "Orthodoxy as Masculinity" narrative.

FordhamOrthodox's tweet image. The NYTimes says young men are flocking to Orthodoxy for its "masculinity." But what's the real story?

In a crucial new article, scholar Dr. George Demacopoulos @GDemacopoulos dismantles the popular "Orthodoxy as Masculinity" narrative.

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In this clip from our Women Scholars of Orthodox Christianity series, Dr. Ashley Purpura sits down with Dr. Sarah Bakker Kellogg (San Francisco State University professor & author of "Sonic Icons: Relation, Recognition, and Revival in a Syriac World")


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Register for this Wednesday’s event at the end of this quoted thread!

What does it truly mean to be "Orthodox"? In a world where our most sacred words are often misused, how can we reclaim their true meaning and power?

FordhamOrthodox's tweet image. What does it truly mean to be "Orthodox"? In a world where our most sacred words are often misused, how can we reclaim their true meaning and power?


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This isn't just a monument. It's a theological and political weapon. A new, must-read article on Public Orthodoxy by Sergei Chapnin @SergeiChapnin exposes a shocking new monument near Moscow that sacralizes the war in Ukraine.

FordhamOrthodox's tweet image. This isn't just a monument. It's a theological and political weapon.

A new, must-read article on Public Orthodoxy by Sergei Chapnin @SergeiChapnin exposes a shocking new monument near Moscow that sacralizes the war in Ukraine.

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Register for the event at the end of the quoted thread!

What does it truly mean to be "Orthodox"? In a world where our most sacred words are often misused, how can we reclaim their true meaning and power?

FordhamOrthodox's tweet image. What does it truly mean to be "Orthodox"? In a world where our most sacred words are often misused, how can we reclaim their true meaning and power?


Orthodox Christian liturgy is not a museum-like artifact of the past. It is the living work of the community. And it is constantly evolving, as this new brief essay powerfully demonstrates: publicorthodoxy.org/2025/10/23/ukr…


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Register for the event at the end of the quoted thread!

What does it truly mean to be "Orthodox"? In a world where our most sacred words are often misused, how can we reclaim their true meaning and power?

FordhamOrthodox's tweet image. What does it truly mean to be "Orthodox"? In a world where our most sacred words are often misused, how can we reclaim their true meaning and power?


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‘There is no nation destined to live in tyranny.’ — Vladimir Kara-Murza @vkaramurza


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‘I am working because it is a simple response to the fact that I have been brought out of slavery into freedom.’


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What does it truly mean to be faithful to the Holy Canons? In a time when this phrase is often used, but its meaning is hotly debated, a new article on PublicOrthodoxy offers a crucial and clarifying deep dive.

FordhamOrthodox's tweet image. What does it truly mean to be faithful to the Holy Canons? In a time when this phrase is often used, but its meaning is hotly debated, a new article on PublicOrthodoxy offers a crucial and clarifying deep dive.

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Had the pleasure of sitting with @GDemacopoulos last night at the Templeton Prize dinner

frevagoras's tweet image. Had the pleasure of sitting with @GDemacopoulos last night at the Templeton Prize dinner

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