On Saturday, though, Williams will receive an honorary doctorate from St. Vladimir's that will recognize his lesser-known contributions to the study of Orthodox Christian theology. And he will speak not about sexual politics, but about the "Philokalia," a collection of writings about monastic life that date from the 4th to 15th centuries and are revered by Orthodox Christians.

The 12:30 p.m. lecture is free and open to the public.

"We chose to honor him because of the contributions he has made toward increasing knowledge of Eastern Orthodoxy in the West," said the Very Rev. John Behr, dean of St. Vladimir's. "Through his work, he has also asked (the) Eastern Orthodox to continue our own thinking through of our tradition ."

Read it all and you may find a Seminary press release on the event there.

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1. SQ wrote: I understand there were some prominent Anglicans in the congregation. January 30, 10:44 pm | [comment link]

2. malfi wrote: Yes, quite a few ECUSA and ACNA bishops came to the lecture. The archbishop didn’t say much about the present strife; he only asked that people pray for the Anglican communion. http://www.svots.edu/archbishop-of-canterbury-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-st-vladimirs/ They should have the lecture available in audio and print forms before long. January 31, 12:10 am | [comment link]

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