Masculinity in Orthodoxy

[gzt]

‘Masculinity’, so far as I am aware, is not an Orthodox term. It is not a term that has any traditional place in Christianity. It is a term embraced by the secular world because this world has rejected normal concepts of humanity, in which of course there is male and there is female, there is child, there is adult. These are simply human beings. But because the world has lost sight of the basics of what it means to be human, it is forced to respond to the lack of clarity it has pushed on itself by fostering these concepts of ‘femininity’, ‘masculinity’, and so on.

 

[ArmyMatt]

‘Seeking After “Masculinity” is Not an Orthodox Pursuit’: A Word From Bishop Irenei. | ROCOR Europe

The following brief talk was given by His Grace Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe after the Divine Liturgy of 25th May 2025 in the Diocesan Cathedral, London. Christ is risen! I wish…

orthodox-europe.org

 

[Dorothea]

‘Seeking After “Masculinity” is Not an Orthodox Pursuit’: A Word From Bishop Irenei. | ROCOR Europe

The following brief talk was given by His Grace Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe after the Divine Liturgy of 25th May 2025 in the Diocesan Cathedral, London. Christ is risen! I wish…

orthodox-europe.org

I just finished reading that this evening. I'm glad to hear a hierarch address this. Thanks for sharing it here.

 

[Not David]

‘Masculinity’, so far as I am aware, is not an Orthodox term. It is not a term that has any traditional place in Christianity. It is a term embraced by the secular world because this world has rejected normal concepts of humanity, in which of course there is male and there is female, there is child, there is adult. These are simply human beings. But because the world has lost sight of the basics of what it means to be human, it is forced to respond to the lack of clarity it has pushed on itself by fostering these concepts of ‘femininity’, ‘masculinity’, and so on.

Are you referring to this article BBC posted about Orthodoxy and manliness?

Orthodox Christianity: Young US men joining 'masculine' Russian churches

A religion with traditions dating back centuries is attracting young American men.

www.bbc.com

 

[E.C.]

If anything, this matter highlights the need for proper education among the Orthodox, both clergy and laity, on what Orthodoxy actually is and what being Orthodox actually entails.

 

[ArmyMatt]

Are you referring to this article BBC posted about Orthodoxy and manliness?

Orthodox Christianity: Young US men joining 'masculine' Russian churches

A religion with traditions dating back centuries is attracting young American men.

www.bbc.com

that priest refuted the article, basically said what His Grace said FYI.