Abstract
This article deals with a question whether hermeneutical thought can be applied in the modern Orthodox context. Hermeneutics in Orthodox theology has been firstly connected with an orientation towards specific Orthodox elements which were found in patristics and Church Fathers.
To explain this approach, the thoughts of Greek Orthodox theologian Christos Yannaras with his anti-Western approach, and thoughts of American Orthodox theologian John Breck, who rehabilitates some aspects of patristic heritage, will be presented. In current times a new generation of younger theologians has appeared who are aware of the current situation and who call for openness and dialogue with hermeneutical thinking.
From this generation are chosen Greek Orthodox theologian Pantelis Kalaitzidis, who calls for a paradigm shift and German Orthodox theologian of Lebanese origin Assaad Elias Kattan, who makes first steps in a dialogue with modern hermeneutics.