Fr[[File:Rev. Dr. John Chrysavgis Updated Photo.JPG|left|thumb|250px|Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis resides with family in Bath, Maine USA, <br />''Photo Courtesy of N. Manginas'']]'''The Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis''' is an author and [[theologian]] who serves as advisor to the [[Ecumenical Patriarch]] on the Steering Committee of environmental issues. He is a [[The Orthodox Fellowship clergy]]man of the Transfiguration|[[Greek Orthodox Fellowship Archdiocese of the TransfigurationAmerica]] and as theological advisor to . In January 2012, he received the title of Archdeacon of the Ecumenical Throne by [[Bartholomew I (Archontonis) of Constantinople|His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch on environmental issuesBartholomew]].

Born ==Life==Rev. John Chryssavgis was born in Australia (on [[April 1]], 1958), he . He matriculated from The the Scots College (in Sydney, New South Wales in 1975), and received his degree in Theology from the University of Athens (in 1980), . He received a diploma in [[Byzantine Music ]] from the Greek Conservatory of Music (in 1979), and was awarded a research scholarship to [[St. Vladimir’s Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (Crestwood, New York)|St. Vladimir's Theological Seminary]] in 1982). He completed his doctoral studies in [[Patristics ]] at the University of Oxford in 1983. Chryssavgis read patristic theology at Oxford. His work and writing have focused on medieval theology, as well as on the history of the Eastern Church. He holds degrees in theology and sacred music. His teaching has covered wide-ranging topics, such as theological, political, and social developments, themes and personalities of the Middle Ages, including cultural and religious relations and tensions between East and West. His interests have embraced the areas of spirituality, ecology, and [[liturgy]]. His research has specialized in the [[ascetic]] thought and practice of the early Church, especially from the desert tradition of Egypt (1983fourth century) through the regions of Palestine (fifth-sixth centuries) and Sinai (seventh century). After several months in silent retreat on [[Mt Athos]], he worked with the Greek Orthodox Primate in Australia (1984-94) and was co-founder of [[St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College (Sydney, Australia)|St Andrew's Theological College]] in Sydney, where he was Sub-Dean and taught Patristics and Church History (1986-95). He was also Lecturer in the Divinity School (1986-90) and the School of Studies in Religion (1990-95)at the University of Sydney.<ref>"About Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis" [http://cappellaromana.blogspot.com/2007/10/about-rev-dr-john-chryssavgis-and-his.html]</ref>

After several months in silent retreat on Mt AthosIn 1995, he served as Personal Assistant moved to the Boston, where he was appointed Professor of Theology at [[Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Primate in Australia School of Theology (1984-94Brookline, Massachusetts) |Holy Cross School of Theology]] and was co-founder of St Andrew’s Theological directed the Religious Studies Program at [[Hellenic College in Sydney (1985)Brookline, where he was Sub-Dean and taught Patristics and Church History (1986-95Massachusetts)|Hellenic College]] until 2002.  He also served as Lecturer in established the Environment Office at the Divinity same School (1986-90), in the School 2001. He has also taught as professor of Studies in Religion (1990-95) [[Patristics]] at the University [[St. John of Damascus Institute of SydneyTheology (Tripoli, and in Patristics at Lebanon)|Balamand University ]] in Lebanon.

Fr. John moved to Boston in 1995In recent years, where he was appointed Professor of Theology at Holy Cross School of Theology, directed the Religious Studies Program at Hellenic College until 2002, has published several books and established the Environment Office there countless articles in 2001. In May 2008, he delivered the 8th Annual SS. Cyril international journals and Methodius Lecture at St. Paul’s Seminary encyclopedias in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His lecture, “Remembering Sacred Silence”, touched on the subtle variations area of solitudereligion and ecology, silence social justice and stillness in peace, with forthcoming books including [[John Climacus]]: from the Egyptian Desert to the Letters of Barsanuphius Sinaite Mountain (Ashgate, UK, Winter 2004); and John. Light Through Darkness: Insights into Orthodox Spirituality (Orbis Books, Summer 2004)

He currently serves as theological advisor to the [[Ecumenical Patriarch]] on environmental issues. He lives in Maine. ==Reference==<references/> ==Works==*''Persons and Events: Historical Moments in the Development of Orthodox Christianity, Archdiocese of Australia, Sydney, 1985. [Out of print]*''Fire and Light: Aspects of the Eastern Orthodox Tradition, Light and Life Publications, Minneapolis MN, 1987.*''Ascent to Heaven: The author Theology of the Human Person, Holy Cross Press, Boston MA, 1989. [Out of several books print]*''The World My Church (with Sophie Chryssavgis), David Lovell Publishing, Melbourne, 1990. Reprinted with changes by Holy Cross Press, Boston MA, 1998. Five printings to date. *''The Desert is Alive: Dimensions of Australian Spirituality, Joint Board of Christian Education, Melbourne, 1990. Second Printing 1993.*''Repentance and Confession, Holy Cross Press, Boston MA, 1990. Second Printing 1996. Third printing 1998.*''Love, Sexuality, and numerous articles in several languages on Marriage, Holy Cross Press, Boston MA, 1996. Second printing 1998.*''The Way of the Fathers: Exploring the Mind of the Church Fathers , Analecta Vlatadon, Thessalonika, 1998. [Out of print]*''Beyond the Shattered Image: Insights into an Orthodox Ecological World View, Light and Life Books, Minneapolis MN, 1999.*''Soul Mending: The Art of Spiritual Direction, Holy Cross Press, Boston MA, 2000. Second printing 2002.*''In the Footsteps of Christ: the ascetic teaching of Abba Isaiah of Scetis, SLG Press, Oxford UK, 2001. [With P.R.Penkett]*''The Body of Christ: A Place of Welcome for People with Disabilities, Light and Orthodox Life, Minneapolis MN, 2002.*''Abba Isaiah of Scetis: The Ascetic Discourses, Cistercian Publications, Kalamazoo MI, 2002. [With P.R.Penkett]*''In the Heart of the Desert: The Spiritualityof the Desert Fathers and Mothers, World Wisdom Books, Bloomington IN, 2003. 2nd revised edition 2008. Also translated into Italian: Bose Publications, FrItaly 2004. John’s publications include “Cosmic *''Cosmic Grace, Humble Prayer: The Ecological Vision of the Green Patriarch” (Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, [[EerdmansBooks]], Grand Rapids MI, 2003; 2nd ed. forthcoming) Revised and “Beyond updated, 2009.*''Letters from the Desert: A Selection of the Shattered ImageSpiritual Correspondence of Barsanuphius and John, St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, New York NY, 2003. *''The Way of Tears: A Spirituality of Imperfection, In Greek: Akritas Publications, Athens, 2003.*''The Way of the Fathers: Exploring the Mind of the Church Fathers, Light and Life Books, Minneapolis MN, 2003*''Light through Darkness: Insights into an Orthodox Christian Ecological Worldview” (Light Spirituality, Orbis Press: Maryknoll; and Darton Longman and LifeTodd: London, 2004 *''John Climacus: from the Egyptian desert to the Sinaite mountain, Ashgate, London, 2004.*''The Reflections of Abba Zosimas: Monk of the Palestinian Desert, [[SLG Press]]: Oxford, 2004. Reprinted 2006.*''The Ecumenical Patriarchate: a historical guide, Ecumenical Patriarchate Publications, Constantinople, 2005. 2nd edrevised edition, 2007.*''The Correspondence of Barsanuphius and John, with translation, introduction, notes and complete indices (scriptural, patristic, subject and names). For Catholic University Press, Washington DC, 2 volumes, 2006 and 2007.*''In the World, Yet Not of the World: Social and Global Initiatives of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, [[Fordham University Press]], New York, 2009.*''Speaking the Truth in Love: Theological and Spiritual Exhortations of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Fordham University Press, New York, 2010.*''In the Footsteps of St. Paul: An Academic Symposium, Holy Cross Press, Boston MA, 2011. [With Archbishop Demetrios Trakatellis of America]*''On Earth as in Heaven: Ecological Vision and Initiatives of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Fordham University Press, New York, 2012.*''Remembering and Reclaiming Diakonia: The Diaconate Yesterday and Today (Brookline, MA: Holy Cross Orthodox Press, 2009)*''The Patriarch of Solidarity: ecological and global concerns of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, In Greek and English: Istos Books, Istanbul, 2013.*''Dialogue of Love: Breaking the Silence of Centuries, Fordham University Press, 2014.*''Three Perspectives on the Sacred: The Augustana Distinguished Lectures, Chester Ronning Center, Camrose Alberta, 2015.*''Saint Anthony the Great, with Marilyn Rouvelas [Illustrated by Isabelle Brent], Wisdom Tales, Bloomington IN, 2015.*''Primacy in the Church: The Office of Primacy and the Authority of Councils, St. Vladimir’s Press, Yonkers NY, 2016 [2 volumes].*''Toward the Holy and Great Council: Retrieving a Culture of Conciliarity and Communion, Faith Matters Series, no. 1: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, New York NY, 2016. ==Sources==*[[Wikipedia:John_Chryssavgis]]*[http://www.bath-orthodox.org.uk/html/fr__john_chryssavgis.html Fr.John Chryssavgis]

*[http://www.worldwisdom.com/public/authors/John-Chryssavgis.aspx Author Page]*[http://www.touchstonemag.com/archives/article.php?id=14-01-066-b Beyond the Shattered Image] review by Vincent Rossi[[Category:Modern Writers]][[Category:PriestsDeacons|Chryssavgis]]