Attitudes towards Tertullian and Origen

[RileyG]

What are the Orthodox Church's stance on Tertullian and Origen?

I know neither one are considered Saints by any Christian Church (with the exception of the Evangelical Church in Germany, which is a Lutheran, and Reformed Union for Origen).

Are their early writings still influential?

Even though I am not Orthodox, I am Catholic, I often see them quoted in many theology books and prayer books.

Thoughts?

Peace and blessings!

 

[Reluctant Theologian]

What are the Orthodox Church's stance on Tertullian and Origen?

I know neither one are considered Saints by any Christian Church (with the exception of the Evangelical Church in Germany, which is a Lutheran, and Reformed Union for Origen).

Are their early writings still influential?

Even though I am not Orthodox, I am Catholic, I often see them quoted in many theology books and prayer books.

Thoughts?

Peace and blessings!

Personally, I value these two theologians/believers greatly - they represent very careful articulation of argued/founded beliefs in their days. They lived pre-Nicea, so their views won't fully conform to what the church mostly settled on post 400 AD. I like both (not necessarily agreeing with everything), but also many others in the pre-Nicene era.

Knowing what they believed and why is very helpful and maybe even essential in understanding the development of the church and its theology in those centuries.

 

[RileyG]

Personally, I value these two theologians/believers greatly - they represent very careful articulation of argued/founded beliefs in their days. They lived pre-Nicea, so their views won't fully conform to what the church mostly settled on post 400 AD. I like both (not necessarily agreeing with everything), but also many others in the pre-Nicene era.

Knowing what they believed and why is very helpful and maybe even essential in understanding the development of the church and its theology in those centuries.

Thank you.

I was referring to Eastern Orthodox believers, specifically, but still appreciate your comment, nonetheless.

May God bless you abundantly!

 

[Reluctant Theologian]

Thank you.

I was referring to Eastern Orthodox believers, specifically, but still appreciate your comment, nonetheless.

May God bless you abundantly!

Thanks, sorry for the unintentional intrusion into an Eastern Orthodox discourse I just spotted those two names I know well .. Be blessed Riley !

 

[ArmyMatt]

What are the Orthodox Church's stance on Tertullian and Origen?

I know neither one are considered Saints by any Christian Church (with the exception of the Evangelical Church in Germany, which is a Lutheran, and Reformed Union for Origen).

Are their early writings still influential?

Even though I am not Orthodox, I am Catholic, I often see them quoted in many theology books and prayer books.

Thoughts?

Peace and blessings!

one of the most influential heretics and one of the most influential schismatics in Church history.

 

[RileyG]

one of the most influential heretics and one of the most influential schismatics in Church history.

Thanks, father!

 

[RileyG]

Thanks, sorry for the unintentional intrusion into an Eastern Orthodox discourse I just spotted those two names I know well .. Be blessed Riley !

God bless!

 

[ArmyMatt]

Thanks, father!

no problem!