Stephen R. Lloyd-Moffett is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at California Polytechnic State University. His professional research centers on ascetic traditions.
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Posted on Sun Jan 31 2010
New Release From St Vladimir's Seminary Press
Beauty for Ashes
The Spiritual Transformation of a Modern Greek Community
by Stephen Lloyd-Moffett
This story of profound spiritual transformation demonstrates how a bishop and a local monastery turned a village riddled by scandal into one of the most spiritually vibrant towns in all of Greece. The book covers the political history and religious character of the region of Nikopolis, from time of the Apostle Paul in 63 AD to the arrival of Bishop Meletios in 1980.
With great sensitivity, the author deals with the issue of sexual misconduct within the church, the restoration of the local church to spiritual health, and the renewed trust between church leaders and the laity. The author focuses on the actions of the local monastic community and their leader, Bishop Meletios, who applied his ancient faith in a modern context to bring about social and religious change. This true story from Greece is an inspirational and valuable resource for seekers of Christian Orthodoxy.
THE AUTHOR: Stephen Lloyd-Moffett is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies in California Polytechnic State University. His professional research centers on ascetic traditions.
ISBN 978-0-88141-341-0 - Paperback - US$18.00
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Beauty for Ashes
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