Timothy Patitsas
Assistant Professor of Ethics at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, scholar of Orthodox theology with interests in beauty, moral psychology, and contemporary culture.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 6min
336 - Timothy Patitsas - The Vital Sign of Beauty
Timothy Patitsas, Ethics professor, discusses the role of beauty in ethics and Orthodoxy. Topics include filmmaking, liturgy, self-sacrifice, and societal renewal through a Beauty-first approach. They explore the importance of bearing crosses, balancing chaos and cosmos in liturgy, and the interplay of nominalism and realism for societal betterment.
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May 1, 2024 • 1h 22min
340 - The Icons of Holy Week
Dr. Timothy Patitsas discusses the icons of Holy Week, exploring the symbolism in each, from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection. Topics include Christ as emperor in Jerusalem, humility vs authority, crucifixion symbolism, Christ's self-emptying, identity and participation, Jesus as cornerstone, purpose in actions, saints' lives, parallels with Tao, and the significance of Christ in iconography.
Apr 3, 2026 • 20min
Interview | Beauty First (Dr. Timothy Patitsas)
Dr. Timothy Patitsas, Assistant Professor of Ethics and scholar of Orthodox theology, explores why beauty leads spiritual formation. He traces a beauty→goodness→truth sequence and connects it to soul powers. He discusses how liturgy, icons, and worship practices heal and draw people in. He also critiques modern culture and explains how beauty shapes entry into the Church.
