theology and psychology

Romanian Orthodox bishop calls for dialogue between spiritual life and psychology

His Grace Assistant Bishop Damaschin of Dorna from the Archdiocese of Suceava and Rădăuți gave an interview as part of the Hristocentric project in which he addressed one of the most sensitive issues of our time: the relationship between spiritual life and psychology, the need for interdisciplinary dialogue, and the search for the integral healing…

May 11, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

UK Romanian priest calls for dialogue between theology and psychology in addressing mental health

“A spiritual father needs to distinguish between a mental disorder and a spiritual disturbance,” Father Justin Mihoc said in an interview for the Hristocentric project, underlining the need for dialogue between theology and psychology in contemporary society. Father Justin Mihoc is the parish priest of the Romanian community in Durham, in northern England. He is…

Jan 15, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel highlights joint role of spiritual fathers and psychiatrists in mental wellbeing

Patriarch Daniel of Romania emphasised the vital need for cooperation between spiritual fathers and mental health specialists in addressing the psychological challenges of modern life. In a message titled “Science and Spirituality in the Service of Mental Health,” occasioned by a national conference on pastoral and psychological care, the Patriarch of Romania called for a…

Oct 8, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu