He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.
Epictetus
God is at home, it’s we who have gone out for a walk.
Meister Eckhart
Welcome to my page!
First, a little bit about my background:
I was ordained in 1992 in beautiful Krakow as a Dominican priest. However, soon after that I was called to make my more independent spiritual journey. I needed to leave the safe harbour of the Roman Church, with its particularly Polish flavour. It was not for me. I sailed from Rome to Canterbury passing those who were making their journeys in the opposite direction. I was received into the Church of England in June 1998 and I continue my ministry at St John the Divine, which is a part of Richmond Team Ministry.
In the Anglican context I particularly highly value freedom of theological reflection, the role and responsibility of lay people in parishes, space for various spiritualities and understanding of the Eucharist as a Sacrament that heals us and lifts us up. It is my great joy to be a part of a Church that like Christ – is vulnerable and inclusive. It is great to belong to a community where we respect other Christian denominations and where we may encourage for instance our brothers and sisters to follow their Christians vocations, including a call to the three orders of ministry.
My academic interests are focused on formation of Christian Doctrine in the period from the 2nd to the later 4th century CE, particularly in Alexandrian milieu. See more in my recent studies:
My research include various intellectual traditions in Alexandria (Philo, Clement, Origen, Valentinus) and Middle Platonism. For more see: Academia
In addition I am learning Sahidic Coptic in order to explore more Christian documents from Egypt in late Antiquity. I enjoy my time at the University of Chichester as Associate Lecturer (for more information click here >associate lecturer.
I had great joy to co-ordinate a project called OPEN THEOLOGY
The sporty, important element of my life is my passion for surfing
More links to my places here: Biarritz, Plage Centrale (France) and more “local” place: West Wittering (UK)
The essential part of my happiness is my wife Sarah, our son Thomas Gabriel and Anna Elizabeth.
If you wish to contanct me, please drop me a line clicking on: Piotr
