Spiritual Authority

A Chronicle of Love: On the Ministry of Metropolitan George (Khodr)

Father Elia Mitri in Articles

On the 50th anniversary of his consecration, we reflect on the ministry of Metropolitan George (Khodr). His life teaches that true spiritual authority is not management, but an act of love. This profound, liberating love, the very heart of church administration, empties itself so that others might see their own greatness in God.

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Obedience

Father Elia Mitri in Reflections

I laid eyes, by chance, on this Arabic aphorism: “he who obeys your staff, has disobeyed you”. I thought it would be beneficial to transfer it to my lines, to preserve it and to extend the benefit. The picture is clear. The saying is criticizing, with obvious severity, bringing people, by force, to obedience. It ...