Under the theme of "Pan-Orthodoxy in North America: Towards a Local Church," several authors whom I have reviewed or noted on here previously will be presenting papers at this exciting and welcome gathering, including:
- Radu Bordeianu, author of the best book in ecclesiology in many years, Dumitru Staniloae: An Ecumenical Ecclesiology, which I reviewed here.
- Michael Plekon, author of many highly acclaimed books, including the forthcoming Saints As They Really Are: Voices of Holiness in Our Time, which I noted here. I interviewed him here.
- Your humble scribe, author of Orthodoxy and the Roman Papacy: Ut Unum Sint and the Prospects of East-West Unity.
A complete listing of speakers is available here.
About the conference theme, the organizers tell us:
About the conference theme, the organizers tell us:
Offering much more than ethnic foods and festivals, Orthodoxy is often called America's best-kept secret. Orthodox America's story is not simply about fragrant incense, ancient chants, and holy icons. Rather, Orthodoxy in America is complex mosaic of historical circumstances, struggles for self-identity, and intriguing people.
The 2012 Huffington Ecumenical Symposium presents Pan-Orthodoxy in North America: Towards a Local Church on March 16-17, 2012. Come to enjoy food and fellowship, and to hear Orthodox and Catholic experts explain the history of Orthodoxy in North America, discuss the problem of uniting several jurisdictions into one church, and introduce a clear view of North American Pan-Orthodoxy through liturgical music, social justice, and the parish.
Ahmanson Auditorium -- University Hall 10001 LMU DriveLos Angeles, CA 90045
Attendance is free, but registration is strictly required. Go here to do so.
