Oikonomia

Definition

Pastoral economy or prudent management of a situation for the sake of the Church’s good. The material applies it to Basil communing Valens and avoiding blunt Trinitarian language with the Macedonians.

Episodes

• 025 — History of the Christian Church — Topic 5

Related Concepts

• Basil The Great
• Pastoral Prudence
• Second Ecumenical Council
• Valens

Biblical References

• Matthew 10:16 — *“I am sending you out like sheep surrounded by wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. *