George Galavaris is universally known for his work on East Christian art, distinguished by his mastery of the vast material and the firm method with which he established the close links between artistic endeavour and religious practice. His books are distinguished by the intimate knowledge they reveal of many allied disciplines, such as classical and Byzantine archaeology, Church history, Patristic and Russian literature, palaeography, and by the light they throw on the history of popular piety and devotion in Byzantine civilization. His work has had a notable impact on scholarship in Europe and the U.S.A., where he is also recognized as a leading authority on icons.

LONG CITATION Peter Richardson is a scholar of international reputation in the study of religions in the ancient Mediterranean. He has distinguished himself in four areas: (a) the interpretation of the letters of Paul; (b) the architecture of Herod the Great, a prolific builder of public buildings from ancient Palestine to Greece; (c) the relationship between architecture and city planning and ancient civic cults; and (d) the archaeology, geography, and history of Galilee in the first century. He has been a leader in biblical scholarship in Canada for the past 25 years and has served in leadership roles in his discipline=s key professional societies in Canada, North America, and Europe. SHORT CITATION Peter Richardson is a scholar of international reputation in the study of religions in the ancient Mediterranean. His work on the letters of Paul, the architecture of Herod the Great, ancient civic cults, and the history and archeology of Galilee have made him a distinguished leader in his field. He has also undertaken major leadership roles in key professional societies in Canada, the United States, and Europe.