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==Theological Foundations==
In Orthodox theology, the missionary vocation of the Orthodox Church originates from the Trinitarian relations of the Godhead, in that the Father sent the Son into the world for the salvation of mankind (cf. Psalm 57:3, John 7:16, 7:28, John 20:21). The Holy Spirit is likewise sent into the world to sanctify it (cf. Luke 24:49, John 14:26, John 15:26, John 16:7).
Christ passed His mission on to the Apostles when He commanded them to share the Good News of salvation with all peoples: “This Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached throughout the whole world as a witness to all nations; and then the end of the world shall come” (Matthew 24:14).