Juris Rubenis
Juris Rubenis | |
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| Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia |
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| Ordination | 1982 |
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| Born | 20 December 1961 |
| Nationality | Latvian |
| Occupation | pastor, clergy, writer |
Juris Rubenis (December 20, 1961) is a Latvian Lutheran pastor.
Rubenis has written more than 20 original literature and theology books. Many of his books have been translated into Lithuanian, German and English.[1] He has published more than 500 articles in German, English, Russian and other languages.
Rubenis was one of the founders of the "Rebirth and Renewal" movement of Latvian Lutheranism in 1987. He participated in the renewal of the Faculty of Theology of University of Latvia in 1990. He was also a member of the Popular Front of Latvia. In 1994, Rubenis was awarded the Order of the Three Stars (the rank Officer, 4th class). In 2008, Rubenis was awarded the Cross of Recognition. Rubenis is a honorary member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences (2002).[2]
In 2009 Juris Rubenis founded a meditation centre "Elijas nams" in Ventspils Municipality.[3] In 2011 Rubenis graduated from Lassalle Kontemplationsschule Via integralis in Zürich. In 2009 Elijas Nams was named a member of The World Coummunity for Christian Meditation.
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