Matrimony as a subject of theological dialogue betveen the Orthodox and Catholic Church

The thesis offers the understanding of marriage in Catholic and Orthodox theological texts as formulated in polemic concerning faith. It observes the development of the theological thinking about this theme focused on the summarisation and systematisation of its current state. It establishes makes a base for research in the future. The main sources of information are official documents of the church institutions and the works of theologians which reflect Orthodox doctrine from the Catholic point of view alongside Orthodox sources which reflects Catholic doctrine. Those opinions are confronted not only between the churches, but within the dogmatic teaching and the canonic law of both churches. The Catholic authors are found more inserted in Orthodox doctrine more than Orthodox found among the Catholic. The primary motivation of the Catholic authors is based upon seeking solutions for the pastoral problems in their own church environment more than in understanding opposing opinions. The Orthodox authors are less interested in the Catholic questions than vice versa. Both approaches are focused upon common theological opinions which trace their origins before the schism. The current schism is mainly based upon differences other than the theology of marriage. In this question, consensus is possible. But..