In the
Eastern Orthodox Church
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, ''akribeia'' () is the strict adherence to the letter of the
law of the Church.
''Akribeia'' is to be distinguished from
economy
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, which is discretionary deviation from the
letter of the law in order to adhere to the spirit of the law.
Canon law
In
Eastern Orthodox canon law, there are two notions: ''akriveia'' and ''
economia
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''. ''Akriveia'', which is harshness, "is the strict application (sometimes even extension) of the
penance
Penance is any act or a set of actions done out of contrition for sins committed, as well as an alternative name for the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Oriental Orthodox sacrament of Reconciliation or Confession.
The word ''penance'' derive ...
given to an unrepentant and habitual offender." ''Economia'', which is sweetness, "is a judicious relaxation of the penance when the sinner shows remorse and
repentance
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In modern times, it is generally seen ...
."
See also
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Antinomianism
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Canon law of the Eastern Orthodox Church
The canon law of the Eastern Orthodox Church consists of the ecclesiastical regulations recognised by the authorities of the Eastern Orthodox Church, together with the discipline, study, and practice of Eastern Orthodox jurisprudence.
In the Ea ...
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Legalism (theology)
In Christian theology, "legalism" (or "nomism") is a pejorative term applied to the idea that "by doing good works or by obeying the law, a person earns and merits salvation." The term has been criticized by certain Christian traditions, such as ...
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Oikonomia (leniency, opposite of ''akribeia'')
References
Canon law of the Eastern Orthodox Church
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