Welcome to the official website of the John Zizioulas Foundation. We use the work of the author, theologian, and Metropolitan John D. Zizioulas (1931-2023) to promote his theological synthesis, uncover its significance, study his fundamental theological and philosophical themes, rediscover the patristic tradition behind it, and encourage people to study theology creatively and critically.
The Metropolitan of Pergamon articulated a deeply traditional Orthodox theology of open horizons. The importance he gave to the person, the creation, and the Eschata also fertilized other theological environments that transcend confessional boundaries. Free from any kind of nationalism or anti-Westernism, his thought is certainly translatable but also demanding and inviting to advance our understanding of the deepest and most perplexing questions facing humankind.
He dedicated his life to the ministry of unity, both with his multifaceted work and being active in the ecumenical movement, representing Orthodoxy in numerous and most important multilateral and bilateral inter-Christian dialogues.
Governing Board
Responsibility and authority
- Andreas GoulasPresident
- Maxim VasiljevićBishop of Los Angeles
- Stavros Yangazoglou
- George Papageorgiou
- Kostas Bousbouras
International Council
Wisdom and vision
- Ignatios GeorgakopoulosMetropolitan of Demetrias
- Rowan Williamsformer Archbishop of Canterbury
- Maximos VgenopoulosMetropolitan of Selyvria
- Chrysostomos SabbatosMetropolitan of Messenia
- Ignatije MidićMetropolitan of Braničevo
- Stamatis SklirisV. Rev. Presbyter
- Peter VryzasAbbot of St John Monastery in Essex
- Paschalis Kitromilidis
- John ChryssavgisV. Rev. Archdeacon
- Aristotle Papanikolaou
- Andrea PalmieriV. Rev. Priest
- Alexis TorranceRev. Presbyter
- Pantelis Kalaitzidis
- Dario ChiapettiPresbyter
Honorary Members
Recognition and testimony
- Kyriaki Fitzgerald
- Gregorios PapathomasMetropolitan of Peristeri
- Paul McPartlanV. Rev. Presbyter
- Nicholaos Asproulis
- Michael Constantinos Stathopoulos
- Demetrios Moschos
- Norman Russell
- Douglas Knight
- Zlatko MatićV. Rev. Protodeacon
- Nikos Tsoitis
- Dimitrios LinosV. Rev. Presbyter
- Simeon Paschalidis
- Emmanuil Gdoutos
- Michel Stavrou
Associates
- Dionysios Skliris
- Amphilochios MiltosV. Rev. Arhimandrite
- Vasilije GavrilovićV. Rev. Protosygkelos
- Nemanja Seležan
Creative Team
Design and development
- Vladimir Aćimović
- Denis Vikić