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“...[T]he need for earthly security, manifested in the quest for riches, is
but a symptom of the existential sickness from which mankind suffers on account of sin and death. Its cure is found in the Tradition of
the Orthodox Church, where one encounters the Risen Christ and
where necessity is replaced by an immediate and loving relationship
with God.
“This essay draws from the teachings of the Holy Fathers, and especially from the numerous incisive and eloquent homilies of St. John Chrysostom. It attempts to describe the frame of mind or phronema of the Orthodox Church towards wealth and necessity. It attempts not to judge or condemn anyone for any particular opinion held or decision made, but rather to show a manner of living that befits one’s dignity as a being made in God’s image.” —From the Introduction About the Author
Kyriakos Dounetas was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He
holds a B.Sc. degree in Engineering Science from the University of
Western Ontario and is engaged in telecommunications systems research and development. He is the author of numerous electronics
research papers and designs. An Orthodox Christian of Greek descent, Mr. Dounetas has also done significant avocational study in Orthodox theology and the Church’s Patristic and ascetical writing. He has contributed numerous essays to the celebrated Greek intellectual quarterly
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