A Russian voice for peace

Institute of Eastern Christian Studies

The Institute of Eastern Christian Studies is dedicated to the scholarly study of Eastern Christianity. We offer professional consultations, conduct research, educate students, provide information to the public through conferences and public lectures, and offer printed & digital publications including the peer-reviewed scholarly Journal of Eastern Christian Studies and the digital Platform Oosters Christendom.

What can IvOC do for you?

IvOC advises social parties on issues concerning Eastern Christianity. These include migration of Eastern Christians to the Netherlands, the role of Eastern Christianity in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the special position of Christianity in the Middle East and Africa.

You can also contact us for advice on icons, Orthodox traditions, and research projects related to Eastern Christianity.

Contact IvOC: secretariaat [at] ivoc.ru.nl (secretariaat[at]ivoc[dot]ru[dot]nl)

Platform Oosters Christendom

Within the Dutch language area, the Platform is a unique resource on Eastern Christianity. The Platform provides visitors with practical information on what is going on in Dutch and Flemish society, in the form of announcements of lectures, courses, discussions and events. It also offers extensive background stories on topical issues, interviews, discussions on certain sensitive topics, plus articles on spiritual life and topics of current interest within Eastern religious communities.

Highlights

Book presentation with lecture by Sieuwert Haverhoek, who has published a book about the Russian writer Lev Tolstoy. We will discuss Tolstoy, his radical pacifism and its significance in current wars and conflicts.

Archbishop Alexios of the Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza City, one of the oldest churches in the world, remains in Gaza to encourage fellow Christians.

Gebremedhin Embaye Sibhatu is priester in de parochie Debreselam Medhanie Alem in Amstelveen-Amstelland. Hij vertelt over zijn toetreding tot de kerk, de belangrijke tradities en de liturgie.