For the Hope of Humanity

About the Book

Where did the doctrine of the Dormition of the Mother of God−the Theotokos−come from, and how did it become integral to Eastern Orthodox Christian worship? Dr. Michael Tsichlis surveys this important but little known subject in a way that is scholarly and thorough as well as accessible to the average layperson. Dr, Tsichlis traces the historical development of the Dormition as a phenomenon which ultimately reflects the source of our salvation: Jesus Christ.

About the Author

Michael George Tsichlis holds a Ph.D. in public policy studies and has been employed in the field of institutional advancement for over two decades. Dr. Tsichlis is a lifelong member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in St. Louis, Missouri, where he is the Director of the St. Irenaeus Orthodox Theological Institute. He has taught political science and cultural studies at the undergraduate level, and has published articles for a various newspapers, magazines, journals, and books. He is currently a candidate for the M.A. in (Systematic) Theology degree at Aquinas Institute of Theology. He resides in suburban Crestwood, Missouri, with his wife, son, and Boston Terrier.