03/07/2026 15:00 - 17:10

HALL: Pola - A204

Contact: Khouri S.

Chair: Khoury S., Nasr F.

Metropolitan Georges Khodr stands as one of the most influential figures in modern Arabic Orthodox theology. His intellectual, pastoral, and public engagement has profoundly shaped theological reflection, political theology, and ecclesial life within the Antiochian sphere and beyond. This paper examines the significant role he played in shaping contemporary Arab Christian thought, with particular attention to the intersections of faith, culture, politics, and social responsibility. His influence extends beyond the Orthodox Church to the wider Arab intellectual milieu and ecumenical circles.


Special emphasis is placed on his long-standing commitment to the Palestinian cause and the defense of Palestinian rights. From the early 1950s through the second decade of the twenty-first century, his writings, speeches, and public interventions articulated a theology grounded in justice, human dignity, and solidarity with oppressed peoples. Through theological reflection, advocacy, and participation in regional and international forums, Metropolitan Khodr developed a Christian discourse that engaged political realities without reducing faith to ideology, while affirming the Church's moral responsibility toward injustice.


The paper also explores how his thought shaped generations of students, clergy, and intellectuals who later became influential figures in theological, cultural, and political life. His legacy is not confined to written works but lives on through teaching, mentorship, dialogue, and sustained public engagement. By reflecting on his influence on our own intellectual formation, this study highlights the enduring relevance of his vision and situates Metropolitan Georges Khodr as a central reference in modern Arab Christian thought, offering valuable insights into theology, politics, and commitment to justice in a fragmented world.