The purpose of this International Theological Symposium is to explore, highlight, and contribute to the study of the personality and thought of Elder Aimilianos of Simonopetra. It seeks to present—through the testimonies of those who personally knew him—his spiritual, pastoral, and theological work, as well as his spiritual legacy as a source of inspiration for sanctification in the contemporary world.
The Symposium aspires to serve as a place of remembrance, dialogue, and theological synthesis, contributing substantially to the preservation and creative reception of Elder Aimilianos’ spiritual ethos and theological depth within modern ecclesial and social reality.
The speeches will address selected aspects of Elder Aimilianos’ life, teaching, and influence, with particular reference to their theological depth and ecclesial resonance. The proposed subject matter includes:
Elder Aimilianos stands as a figure of considerable significance in twentieth- and early twenty-first-century Orthodox Christianity. His life was marked by sustained ascetic discipline, a profound commitment to prayer, and devoted spiritual fatherhood. His theological discourse—deeply rooted in doxology and oriented toward the life of the Triune God—offers a vision of hope and transformation that remains formative for both monastics and the laity.
