The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church

The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church emphasizes the deep, personal experience of God, moving beyond rational understanding. It teaches that true knowledge of God comes through divine encounter and mystical union, often described through prayer, contemplation, and sacramental life. Influential figures like St. Gregory Palamas highlight the distinction between God’s essence (the unknowable nature) and His energies (the ways He reveals Himself). This theology values inner silence, love, and transformative grace, aiming for believers to experience a profound relationship with the divine, reflecting the belief that God is both transcendent and immanent in everyday life.