The View of Russian Theologians of the XIX–XX Cent. on the Phenomenon of Pastoral Vocation

Authors

  • Priest Evgeny Smolyaninov Moscow Theological Academy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31802/PRAXIS.2023.13.4.010

Keywords:

orthodoxy, theology, priesthood, vocation, sacrifice

Abstract

This article is consisted of some issues concerning the principles of clergy' candidates’ preparations. The author focuses on the vocation to the priesthood and its interpretation in pastoral theology. The article notes the signs of «vocation» and «non-vocation» to the priestly ministry, and gives examples of vocations to the priesthood from the history of the Church. The author emphasizes that the vocation to the priesthood is a gift from God, but it requires a person's efforts and serious preparation for the ordination.

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Author Biography

Priest Evgeny Smolyaninov, Moscow Theological Academy

PhD Student at the Department of Ecclesiastical and Practical Disciplines at the Moscow Theological Academy

Academy, Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, Sergiev Posad 141300, Russia

kolokol005@mail.ru

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Published

2023-12-15

How to Cite

Smolyaninov Е. . (2023). The View of Russian Theologians of the XIX–XX Cent. on the Phenomenon of Pastoral Vocation . Praxis, (4 (13), 115–123. https://doi.org/10.31802/PRAXIS.2023.13.4.010

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Juvenalis. Masters and postgraduate studies

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