Diaconia in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland
This article gives a broad overview of diaconia in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland, ELCI. The issues addressed cover historical background and present practice of diaconia. The subjects included are general introduction of the country, the structure and governance of ELCI, the history of...
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | Portuguese |
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Editora Sinodal
2015
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| Online Access: | http://periodicos.est.edu.br/index.php/estudos_teologicos/article/view/2539 https://doi.org/10.22351/et.v55i2.2539 |
| Summary: | This article gives a broad overview of diaconia in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland, ELCI. The issues addressed cover historical background and present practice of diaconia. The subjects included are general introduction of the country, the structure and governance of ELCI, the history of diaconia in ELCI and on to the present state of affairs. Diaconia in ELCI as a separate ministry only did start to develop in the latter half of the 20th century and is still in its early stages. Humanitarian effort was carried out by the general public, both organized and on an individual level. Nevertheless, these were often inspired by the Christian message. The fi rst diaconal effort of ELCI were special ministries of pastors assigned to select task. Diaconia in ELCI is still growing and developing its identity, due to domestic needs and inspiration from international ecclesiastic relations. The credibility of the Church is conditioned by the practice of diaconia because diaconia is at the core of the Church’s nature as community and its mission in the world. Este artigo oferece um panorama amplo da diaconia na Igreja Evangélica Luterana de Islândia, ELCI. As questões tratadas lidam com o pano de fundo histórico e a prática atual da diaconia. Os assuntos incluídos são: introdução geral ao país, a estrutura e governança da ELCI, a história de diaconia na ELCI e a atual conjuntura. Diaconia na ELCI como um ministério separado só começou a se desenvolver na última metade do século 20 e ainda está nas fases iniciais. Esforços humanitários eram praticados pelo público em geral, tanto organizado como individualmente. Mesmo assim, esses eram muitas vezes inspirados pela mensagem cristã. O primeiro esforço diaconal da ELCI eram ministérios especiais de pastores/as designados/as para tarefas específicas. Diaconia na ELCI ainda está crescendo e está desenvolvendo sua identidade devido a necessidades domésticas e à inspiração de relações eclesiásticas internacionais. A credibilidade da igreja é condicionada pela prática da ... |
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