Présentation et commentaire du livre de Mgr Job Getcha

Abstract

This article presents a critical analysis of Archbishop Job Getcha’s book, published in 2020, titled « Participants in the Divine Nature: Orthodox Spirituality in the Age of Secularization. » After introducing the main themes covered in the book, including spirituality and liturgical life, witnessing Christ in a secularized world, confession and spiritual guidance, creation and beauty, we will assess the work by focusing on three points raised by the author: liturgical language, orthodoxy and inculturation, and secularization. Translating liturgical texts into modern languages is essential to make the liturgy accessible to Orthodox believers, while emphasizing the importance of considering elements such as hymnography, architecture, and iconography to ensure a comprehensible and participatory liturgical experience. The inculturation of the liturgy should not be overlooked; it should adapt to different cultures while preserving its spiritual essence. Secularization should be understood as inherent to the world, but it must not impede the spread of the Gospel message.