Rev. Nikolaos Papantoniou

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Rev. Nikolaos Papantoniou holds a PhD in Theology from the Faculty of Theology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is a teaching associate of the Theological School of the Church of Cyprus. As a priest he serves at the Holy Diocese of Constantia and Ammochostos and he is in charge of the office of Pnevmatiki Diakonia of the Diocese, with responsibilities related to pastoral work, organization of activities, and the publication of the journal of the Diocese. In addition, he is a collaborator of the “Saint Epiphanios” Cultural Academy and participates in activities such as scientific publications, organization of lectures and international conferences. He is a member of the “Faith and Order” commission of the World Council of Churches, representing the Church of Cyprus.

Studies:

• PhD in Theology, School of Social Theology and Christian Culture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2024.
• MTh in Applied Theology, Faculty of Theology and Religion, University of Oxford,
• Master in Theology, School of Pastoral and Social Theology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2016.
• Degree in Theology, School of Pastoral and Social Theology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2014. 

Research Interests:      

Pastoral Theology

Orthodox Theology and Inter-Christian theological dialogue (Ecclesiology, Anthropology, Christian ethics, and the Mission of the Church)

Selected Publications:

«Η επίδραση του μοναχισμού στη διακονία της πνευματικής καθοδήγησης», Πνευματική Διακονία 39 (2023), 48-56.

«Εξέχουσες μορφές Αρχιεπισκόπων της Εκκλησίας της Κύπρου επί Τουρκοκρατίας κατά τον 18^ο αιώνα μέχρι το 1821 και η ποιμαντική τους δράση»,  Πνευματική Διακονία 34 (2021), 24-44.

«Engaging with the Practice of Spiritual Direction in the Orthodox Church Today», International Journal of OrthodoxTheology 11:3 (2020), 199-225.