Books

Sfintii Parinti despre Originile si Destinul Cosmosului si Omului (The Holy Fathers on the Origins and the Destiny of the Cosmos and Man) (with Revd Professor Ioan Ica et alii). Sibiu: Deisis, 2003. ISBN: 973-9344-81-x.

Stiinta si Teologie: Preliminarii pentru Dialog (Science and Theology: Preliminaries for the Dialogue) (with Revd Professor Dumitru Popescu et alii). Bucharest: XXI Eonul dogmatic, 2001. ISBN: 973-85146-0-6.

Introducere in Dogmatica Ortodoxa: Teme ale Credintei Crestine in Perspectiva Comparata (An Introduction to Orthodox Dogmatic: Topics of Christian Faith in Comparative Perspective) (with Revd Professor Dumitru Popescu). Bucharest: Libra, 1997. ISBN: 973-9016-69-3.

Books Edited

Noua Reprezentare a Lumii: Studii Interdisciplinare si Transdisciplinare (New World Paradigm: Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies), Vol. 4 (with Dr Magda Stavinschi). Bucharest: XXI Eonul dogmatic, 2005.

Noua Reprezentare a Lumii: Studii Interdisciplinare (New World Paradigm: Interdisciplinary Studies), Vol. 3 (with Dr Magda Stavinschi). Bucharest: XXI Eonul dogmatic, 2004.

Noua Reprezentare a Lumii: Studii Interdisciplinare (New World Paradigm: Interdisciplinary Studies), Vol. 2 (with Dr Magda Stavinschi). Bucharest: XXI Eonul dogmatic, 2004.

Noua Reprezentare a Lumii: Studii Interdisciplinare (New World Paradigm: Interdisciplinary Studies), Vol. 1 (with Dr Magda Stavinschi). Bucharest: XXI Eonul dogmatic, 2002.

Chapters in Books

‘Experienta Duhului Sfant in Viziunea Sfintilor Vasile cel Mare si Grigorie Palamas’ (The Experience of the Holy Spirit in Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Palamas). In: Popescu, Emilian & Marinescu, Adrian (eds.), Sfântul Vasile cel Mare: Închinare la 1630 de ani, revised second edition. Bucharest: Basilica, 2009: 145-61.

‘The Inner Side of the Visible: Apostolic Criteria and Spirit in the Orthodox Tradition’. In: Petrescu, Professor Teodosie (ed.). Omagiu Profesorului Nicolae V. Dura la 60 de ani. Constanta: Editura Arhiepiscopiei Tomisului, 2006: 386-392.

‘The Unifying Ladder of St Maximus the Confessor: Going Upwards with Everything You Are’. In: Nicolescu, Basarab & Stavinschi, Magda (eds.). Science and Orthodoxy: A Necessary Dialogue. Bucharest: Curtea Veche, 2006: 135-144.

‘Dosarul Darwin, Evolutionismul, Creationismul: Perspectiva Istorica si Teologica’ (Darwin’s Case, Evolutionism, Creationism: Historical and Theological Perspectives). In: Stavinschi, M. (ed.). Noua Reprezentare a Lumii: Studii Interdisciplinare si Transdisciplinare (New World Paradigm: Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies), Vol. 5. Bucharest: XXI Eonul Dogmatic, 2005: 45-49.

‘Istoria Recenta, Actualitatea si Perspectivele Raporturilor dintre Teologie si Reprezentarea Stiintifica a Lumii’ (Recent History, Current State and Perspectives in the Relationship between Theology and the Scientific Worldview). In: Biserica in Misiune: Patriarhia Romana la Ceas Aniversar (The Church in Mission: Romanian Patriarchate in Anniversary), volume published with the approval of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church. Bucharest: The Publishing House of the Biblical and Mission Institute of the Romanian Orthodox Church, 2005: 490-523.

‘Repere Traditionale pentru un Context Comprehensiv al Dialogului dintre Stiinta si Teologie: Dogma de la Chalcedon’ (Traditional Landmarks for a Comprehensive Context of the Dialog between Science and Theology: The Dogma of Chalcedon) (with Basarab Nicolescu). In: Stavinschi, M., & Costache, D (eds.). Noua Reprezentare a Lumii: Studii Interdisciplinare si Transdisciplinare (New World Paradigm: Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies), Vol. 4. Bucharest: XXI Eonul dogmatic, 2005: 33-45.

‘Irelevanta Controversei Creationism vs. Evolutionism pentru Traditia Bisericii Ortodoxe: Deconstructie Logica si Teologica a unui Mit Modern’ (The Irrelevance of Creationism vs. Evolutionism Controversy to the Tradition of the Orthodox Church: A Logical and Theological Deconstruction of a Modern Myth). In: Stavinschi, M. & Costache, D. (eds.). Noua Reprezentare a Lumii: Studii Interdisciplinare (New World Paradigm: Interdisciplinary Studies), Vol. 3. Bucharest: XXI Eonul dogmatic, 2004: 51-67.

‘Dimensiunea Cosmologica a Liturghiei si a Experientei Sfintilor: Aspecte Relevante pentru Dialogul dintre Stiinta si Teologie’ (The Cosmological Dimension of the Liturgy and the Saints’ Experience: Relevant Aspects to the Dialogue of Science and Theology). In: Stavinschi, M. & Costache, D. (eds.). Noua Reprezentare a Lumii: Studii Interdisciplinare (New World Paradigm: Interdisciplinary Studies), Vol. 2. Bucharest: XXI Eonul dogmatic, 2004: 27-36.

‘Logos, Evolution and Finality in Anthropological Research: Towards a Transdisciplinary Solution’. In: Nicolescu, B. & Stavinschi, M. (eds.). Science and Religion: Antagonism or Complementarity? Bucharest: XXI Eonul dogmatic, 2003: 241-260.

‘Colocviul fara Sfarsit: Ratiunea de A Fi a Creatiei in Gandirea Parintelui Staniloae’ (The Endless Colloquium: Creation’s Reason of Being in Father Staniloae’s Thinking). In: Baconsky, Th. & Tataru-Cazaban, B. (eds.). Dumitru Staniloae sau Paradoxul teologiei [Dumitru Staniloae or the Paradox of Theology]. Bucharest: Anastasia, 2003: 183-241.

‘Les Deux Niveaux de la Tradition: Le Système de Référence de l’Église du Christ’. In: Stavinschi, M. & Costache, D. (eds.). Noua Reprezentare a Lumii: Studii Interdisciplinare (New World Paradigm: Interdisciplinary Studies), Vol. 1. Bucharest: XXI Eonul Dogmatic, 2002: 32-37.

‘Apologetic, Moral si Mistic: Trei Moduri ale Viziunii Ecclesiale asupra Creatiei; Elemente de Cosmologie Traditionala’ (Apologetic, Moral, and Mystical: Three Ecclesial Views on Creation; Elements for a Traditional Cosmology). In: Stavinschi, M. & Costache, D. (eds.). Noua Reprezentare a Lumii: Studii Interdisciplinare (New World Paradigm: Interdisciplinary Studies), Vol. 1. Bucharest: XXI Eonul dogmatic, 2002: 38-59.

‘The Teleological Anthropology: A Way of Transcending the Conflict between Scientific & Theological Perspectives on Human Being’. In: Constantinescu, R. & Calina, G. (eds.). Science and Religion Dialogues. University of Craiova, SReDOC Program. Craiova: Archdiocese of Craiova Printing House, 2002: 100-114.

‘Viziunea Teologiei Ortodoxe asupra Controversei Creationism-Evolutionism: Elemente pentru un Discurs despre Metoda’ (An Orthodox Perspective on the Creationism-Evolutionism Controversy: Elements for a Discourse on the Method). In: Constantinescu, R. & Calina, G. (eds.). Teologie si Stiinte Naturale: In Continuarea Dialogului [Theology and the Natural Sciences: Furthering the Dialogue]. Archdiocese of Craiova & Centre for Applied Theological Studies. Craiova: Archdiocese of Craiova Printing House, 2002: 33-68.

‘Microcosmos si Macrocosmos: Implicatii Ecologice in Cugetarea Sfantului Maxim Marturisitorul’ (Microcosm and Macrocosm: Ecological Aspects in St Maximus the Confessor's Thinking). In: Constantinescu, R. & Calina, G. (eds.). Teologie si Stiinte Naturale: In Continuarea Dialogului [Theology and the Natural Sciences: Furthering the Dialogue]. Archdiocese of Craiova & Centre for Applied Theological Studies. Craiova: Archdiocese of Craiova Publishing House, 2002: 69-90.

'Rolul Familiei in Educatia Copiilor: O Perspectiva Ecclesiala' (Family's Educational Function: An Ecclesial Perspective). In: Proceedings from the international congress Family and Life at the Beginning of a New Christian Millennium. Bucharest: The Publishing House of the Biblical and Mission Institute of the Romanian Orthodox Church, 2002: 240-255.

Articles in Refereed Journals

'Living above Gender: Insights from St. Maximus the Confessor'. Journal of Early Christian Studies 21:2 (2013). in print

‘Seeking Out the Antecedents of the Maximian Theory of Everything: St Gregory the Theologian’s Oration 38’. Phronema 26:2 (2011) 27-45.

‘Experiencing the Divine Life: Levels of Participation in St Gregory Palamas’ On the Divine and Deifying Participation’. Phronema 26:1 (2011) 9-25.

‘The Other Path in Science, Theology and Spirituality: Pondering a Fourteenth Century Byzantine Model’. Transdisciplinary Studies 1 (2011) 39-54.

‘Christian Worldview: Understandings from St Basil the Great’. Phronema 25 (2010): 21-56.

‘Approaching the Christian Worldview with St Basil the Great: Aspects Relevant to Current Conversations in Science and Theology’. Transdisciplinarity in Science and Religion 6 (Bucharest: Curtea Veche, 2009): 45-56.

‘Byzantine Insights into Genesis 1-3: St Andrew of Crete’s Great Canon’. Phronema 24 (2009): 35-50.

‘Queen of the Sciences? Theology and Natural Knowledge in St Gregory Palamas’ One Hundred and Fifty Chapters’. Transdisciplinarity in Science and Religion 3 (Bucharest: Curtea Veche, 2008): 27-46.

‘Reading the Scriptures with Byzantine Eyes: The Hermeneutical Significance of St Andrew of Crete’s Great Canon’. Phronema 23 (2008): 51-66.

‘The Seekers of Truth, the Egalitarian Myth and the Aristocracy of Spirit: Reconnecting Today with Mystical Tradition’. Inter: Romanian Review for Theological and Religious Studies 2:1-2 (2008): 354-64.

‘Fifth Century Christology between Soteriological Perspective and Metaphysical Concerns: Notes on the Nestorian Controversy’. Phronema 21 (2006): 47-59.

‘Aspecte Antropologice: Experienta Paradisiaca a Omului in Viziunea Crestinismului Occidental’ (Anthropological Features: The Paradisal Experience of Man in the Western Christian Thought) [with A. Cazacu]. Ortodoxia 1-2 (2005): 92-116.

‘Secularismul, Religia Puterii si Criza Ecologica: Premise Doctrinare, Atitudini Mentale’ (Secularism, the Religion of Power, and the Ecological Crisis: Doctrinal Premises and Mentalities). Biserica Ortodoxa 1 (2003): 45-74.

‘Antropocentrismul Modern si Oferta Antropologiei Ecclesiale: Elemente pentru Misiunea Bisericii’ (Modern Anthropocentrism and the Ecclesial Anthropology: Elements for the Mission of the Church). Analele Universitatii din Craiova, Theology series 10. Craiova: Universitaria, 2002: 216-256.

‘Experienta Duhului Sfant in Viziunea Sfintilor Vasile cel Mare si Grigorie Palamas' (The Experience of the Holy Spirit in the Teaching of Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Palamas). Anuarul Facultatii de Teologie Ortodoxa Patriarhul Justinian. Bucharest: University of Bucharest, 2002: 611-623.

‘Forma Ultima a Lumii in Apocalipsa Sfantului Ioan Theologul: Creatie, Istorie, Mantuire si Biserica' (The Final Shape of the World in St John the Theologian's Revelation: Creation, History, Salvation and Church). The Bulletin of Centre for Dialogue between Science and Theology. Craiova: University of Craiova, SReDOC Program, 2002: 117-161.

‘Σύνθετος: Hristologia Soteriologica a Sfantului Maxim Marturisitorul' (Σύνθετος: The Soteriological Christology of St Maximus the Confessor). Anuarul Facultatii de Teologie Ortodoxa Patriarhul Justinian. Bucharest: University of Bucharest, 2001: 389-407.

‘Communio: Parintele Dumitru Staniloae si Ratiunea Ecclesial-Colocviala a Existentei' (Communio: Father Dumitru Staniloae and the Ecclesial-Colloquial Reason of Existence). Studii Teologice 3-4 (2001): 62-81.

‘Fericitul Augustin sau Justificarea Teologica a MIntii: Incercare asupra unor teme din Soliloquia si Confessiones' (St Augustine or the Theological Justification of Mind: Essay on Some Theme from Soliloquia and Confessiones). Biserica Ortodoxa 2 (2000): 109-121.

‘Crearea Lumii Vazute: Schita pentru o Interpretare Contemporana a Referatului Biblic despre Cosmogeneza' (Creation of the Visible World: Towards a Contemporary Interpretation of the Biblical Narrative of Cosmogenesis). Ortodoxia 43:1-2 (1997): 34-54.

‘Omul si Lumea in Viziunea Parintilor Rasariteni' (Man and the Cosmos in the Teaching of Eastern Fathers). Glasul Bisericii 3-4 (1995): 89-98.

‘Logos si Creatie in Teologia Sfantului Atanasie cel Mare' (Logos and Creation in the Theology of St Athanasius the Great). Glasul Bisericii 3-4 (1994): 51-74.

See also some of his non-peer reviewed articles, on various topics, like those published in The Greek Australian Vema and Voice of Orthodoxy.

Conferences Attended

St Gregory of Nyssa, St Andrew’s Patristic Symposium. SAGOTC Redfern, NSW; 31 August – 28 September, 2011.

St Gregory the Theologian or The Theology of Poetry, St Andrew’s Patristic Symposium, SAGOTC Redfern, NSW;  1 September – 6 October, 2010.

St Basil the Great: History, Theology and Perennial Significance, St Andrew’s Patristic Symposium, SAGOTC Redfern, NSW; 2 September – 7 October, 2009.

Conference Papers

‘Approaching St Gregory of Nyssa’s Apology of the Hexaemeron: Further Insights into the Cappadocian Views on Creation’ St Andrew’s Patristic Symposium 2011 (SAGOTC, Redfern NSW; 28 September, 2011)

‘Fully Human, Beyond Gender: Insights from St Maximus the Confessor’ Gender and Class in Byzantine Society: XVIth Biennial Conference of AABS (University of New England, Armidale NSW; 16-18 April, 2010) (delivered in absentia)

‘Seeking Out the Antecedents of the Maximian Theory of Everything: St Gregory the Theologian’s Oration 38’ St Andrew’s Patristic Symposium 2010 (SAGOTC, Redfern NSW; 8 September, 2010)

‘Fully Human, Beyond Gender: Insights from St Maximus the Confessor’ Postgraduate Research Conference in Theology and Philosophy (Australian Catholic University, Strathfield NSW; 29-30 September, 2010) (keynote paper)

‘The Other Path in Science, Theology and Spirituality: Pondering a Fourteenth Century Byzantine Model’. Romania as Laboratory of the Dialogue between Science and Spirituality in the Contemporary World (Romanian Academy, Bucharest; October 2009)

‘Elements of the Christian Worldview in Texts by, and Attributed to, St Basil the Great’. St Andrew’s Patristic Symposium, 2009 (SAGOTC, Redfern, NSW; September, 2009)

‘Experiencing the Holy Spirit: Levels of Perception in St Gregory Palamas’ On the Divine and Deifying Participation’’. Experiencing the Holy Spirit; ANZATS Conference (Adelaide; July, 2009)

Participation in Academic Program Reviews

Participant, Curriculum Consolidation: Theology, Sydney College of Divinity.

Participation in Church, Government and Industry Bodies

Representative of His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos in the Executive Committee of the NCCA

See here his comments on a bi-lateral dialogue, Catholic-Lutheran, on the ministry of oversight

Editorial Board Member of a Refereed Journal or Publication

Inter: Romanian Review for Theological and Religious Studies, ISSN 1842-8010

BRAIN: Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience, ISSN 2067-3957

Guest Editor (2010, 2011), Phronema: Theological Review of St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College, ISSN 0819-4920

Referee for Journal

Phronema, ISSN 0819-4920

Role in the Organisation of Conferences, Lecture Series and Speakers

Co-convener, St Andrew’s Patristic Symposia 2009, 2010, 2011.

Occasional Lectures

 'The Function of Community, Liturgy and Tradition in the Interpretation of Genesis 1: The Byzantine Perspective' Guest lecture for the research seminars of the Department of Studies in Religion, the University of Sydney, 15 May 2012.

'The Relationship between Theology and Science' Guest lecture for Introduction to Theology, St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College, Redfern NSW, 10 May 2012.

'Insights into the Study of the Church Fathers' Autumn Residential School, St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College, Redfern NSW, 20 April 2012.

'The Reading of the Bible During Great Lent' A Lenten Lecture Series, St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College, Redfern NSW, 18 March 2012.

Seminar Reading the Philokalia, at St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College, throughout 2011.

'Three Stages: Walking the Spiritual Path' Kogarah Fellowship, Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord, Kogarah NSW, 12 March 2012.

'Back to Basics: The Fundamentals of Our Faith and Life in Questions and Answers' Kogarah Fellowship, Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord, Kogarah NSW, 5 March 2012.

'Why Every Orthodox Service Concludes with “ΔΙ’ ΕΥΧΩΝ”: “Through the Prayers of Our Holy Fathers…”!' A Short Course in Orthodox Studies, ‘St Spyridon’ Parish of South-East Sydney, Kingsford NSW, 30 November 2011.

'On Confession, Guidance and Related: Navigating between Disappointments and Fulfillment' Kogarah Fellowship, Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord, Kogarah NSW, 14 November 2011.

'The Desert for the City: Looking at the Wisdom of the Apophtegmata' Kogarah Fellowship, Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord, Kogarah NSW, 20 June (part one) and 27 June 2011 (part two).

'Exploring Lent through the Lens of Psalm 1' Kogarah Fellowship, Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord, Kogarah NSW, 14 March 2011.

Media Commentaries

Participant in a radio debate, You Can't Dream in Latin, Encounter, ABC Radio National, 14 August 2011.

Participant in a radio debate, Wisdom and Technology, Encounter, ABC Radio National, 2 September 2007.

Participant in a radio debate, Truth and Truthfulness, Encounter, ABC Radio National, 29 October 2006.