TSOMPANIS TRYFON

TSOMPANIS TRYFON is an Associate Professor at the Department of Social Theology and Christian Culture, School of Theology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His work focuses on the intersection of liturgical aesthetics, homiletics, and Byzantine Christian culture.

• Institution: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• School: School of Theology
• Department: Social Theology and Christian Culture

Research Interests:
Dr. Tsompanis specializes in the history and aesthetics of Orthodox divine worship, including liturgical arts, speech aesthetics, and contemporary hagiography. His work explores how theological concepts are embodied in worship practices and artistic representations.

Notable Contributions:
His publications focus on Byzantine art, liturgical hymnology, and the theological dimensions of speech aesthetics. Recent works analyze the Virgin Mary's depiction in Byzantine iconography and the liturgical implications of Nikephoros Xanthopoulos' treatises.

Teaching Roles:
He offers courses in liturgical aesthetics, homiletics, and practical training in modern hagiography, emphasizing both theoretical and applied dimensions of Orthodox theological practice.