The Orthodox Perspective on Environmental Issues: An interview with Fr. John Chryssavgis

Rev. Archdeacon John Chryssavgis, Senior Advisor to the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations was recently interviewed by Jovan Tripkovic of Religion Unplugged. In the article, Fr. John delves into the environmental mission of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and how it is linked to several aspects of our lives. The article also touches on modern topics such as nuclear war, fossil fuels, and other contemporary societal issues. Peering into an elusive yet hopeful future, Fr. John’s prose suggests that through humility, reflection and dialogue, the Orthodox church, its leaders and its faithful can realize the vision of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in a not-too-distant future. Read the interview here.