“The Kydones Review” is a premier academic journal dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of Christian theology, with a special focus on ecumenism. Inspired by the impactful legacy of the Brothers Kydones, especially Demetrios, and their contribution to theological discourse in late medieval Byzantium, our journal strives to embody their passionate spirit of scholarly excellence and ecumenical dialogue.
Dr. Vladan Stankovich
Dr. Fabio Salgado
Dr. Luke DeWeese
Our mission is to provide a platform for theologians, scholars, and researchers from diverse Christian traditions to engage in deep, respectful, and insightful discussions. We aim to bridge historical theological insights with contemporary thought, fostering a better understanding and appreciation of the Christian faith’s multifaceted nature.
We welcome submissions that reflect original research, critical thinking, and a commitment to ecumenical dialogue. For detailed guidelines on manuscript preparation and submission, please visit our Submissions Page.
The Kydones Review seeks to publish high-quality, original research that contributes to the understanding of Christian theology, with a special focus on ecumenism. We welcome submissions from scholars, theologians, and researchers from diverse Christian traditions.
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process. Authors should ensure that their manuscripts are prepared in a way that does not give away their identity.
Authors must adhere to high ethical standards in their research and writing, including the proper citation of sources and avoiding plagiarism.
Manuscripts should be submitted in English, though manuscripts that utilize languages such as Latin, Greek, and Hebrew within are welcome. Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to have their manuscript professionally edited before submission.
Manuscripts should be submitted electronically via our online submission system. If you are unable to submit online, please contact the editorial office for alternative arrangements.
There are no submission or publication fees for The Kydones Review.
Upon acceptance, authors will be asked to sign a publishing agreement granting The Kydones Review the right to publish and distribute their work.
For further inquiries or submission, please contact the editorial office at: [email protected].
Andrew Likoudis is a Catholic scholar and entrepreneur with degrees in Communication from Towson University and Business Administration from the Community College of Baltimore County. He has served as a Fellow of Economic Development at Johns Hopkins University in collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropy and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, and afterwards as Fellow of Marketing Development at Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses, in collaboration with TargetGov.
His professional experience also includes a role as a business development administrative assistant at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. Additionally, he has nearly a decade of experience providing hospitality hosting with Airbnb. Currently, Andrew is serving as a full-time summer intern at EWTN, where he writes long-form commentary and analysis for the National Catholic Register, with a particular focus on the post-conclave Church and reform.
Andrew is the founder and president of the Likoudis Legacy Foundation, a research institute dedicated to ecumenism and interreligious dialogue, and serves as editor-in-chief of its journal, The Kydones Review. His writing has been featured in Catholic Review, Where Peter Is, Catholic World News, Homiletic and Pastoral Review, Fellowship and Fairydust Magazine, and Philosophy Now. His academic interests focus on the sociological intersection of faith and culture, also hosting a column, Nature and Grace, at Patheos.com. He has edited six books on Catholic ecclesiology and the papacy, and has compiled and edited over ten volumes in total.
Andrew is a member of the International Marian Association, and an associate member of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars, the Mariological Society of America, and the Society for Catholic Liturgy. He additionally serves young as a adult community representative on the Lay Pastoral Council of the Archdiocese of Baltimore and is a dedicated parishioner at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, America’s First Cathedral.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Andrew enjoys kayaking, cooking, basketball, dancing bachata, and playing chess.
“James Likoudis was a courageous defender of the faith and a gentle ‘man of the Church’. It is praiseworthy that this new Foundation has been established in his honor, and is working to preserve and build upon his remarkable legacy. I support its efforts in promoting his scholarly contributions…May this initiative enrich the Church’s pursuit of Christian unity.”
Joseph F. Naumann
Archbishop Emeritus of Kansas City
