kairos
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- proper noun
- /ˈkaɪrəs/
- Literature
- Closings are held on Sunday afternoon of the Kairos Weekend from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
Examples
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Is it then possible to speak about a kairos moment occurring on that December day in Montgomery, Alabama?
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Attending a Kairos Closing is truly a rewarding experience.
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You will be privileged to witness persons whose lives have been changed by the Holy Spirit as shared through the Kairos weekend team.
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Leave a comment if you want an application to attend the October 14 Kairos Prison Ministry weekend closing ceremony described below.
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To apply to attend a Kairos closing, fill out and submit an application form by the due date listed above.
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In From Crisis to Kairos: The Mission of the Church in the Time of HIV/AIDS, Refugees and Poverty, Orobator demonstrates how the sociological category of crisis correlates with the theological conception of kairos.
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In ancient Greek mythology, kairos is often depicted as a young man with a lock of hair on his forehead, symbolizing the fleeting nature of opportunity.
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The moment of decision in the story was a clear representation of kairos, highlighting how vital it is to act when the time is right.
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Many philosophers explore the concept of kairos to emphasize the importance of taking advantage of the right moments in life.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Kairos was also the name of a small Greek god who stood for 'opportunity' and was shown as a young man with wings on his feet, ready to run away. This picture shows the idea: opportunity is quick and can leave fast, which is why kairos means a quick chance you must take.