The Significance and Prospects of the Ecclesiological Theory of Archpriest Nikolay Afanasiev

Abstract

The article considers the value of the ecclesiological conception of Archpriest Nikolay Afanasiev in relation to the contemporary theological context. The author points out the non-use of the academic and practical potential of eucharistic ecclesiology. Generally, it has not been assimilated by today’s theology, since there is still no consistent research on the importance and prospects of Fr Nikolay Afanasiev’s conception. At the same time, an attempt is made to demonstrate the constructive potentialities, theological systematisation and the use of eucharistic ecclesiology in church practice.

Keywords

• theology
• ecclesiology
• church gathering
• charismatic community
• reception
• church norm
• "power of love"