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12 Nov 2013

Handbook on Orthodox churches and ecumenism received

Orthodox and ecumenical scholars presented the Orthodox Handbook on Theological Education and Ecumenism at the World Council of Churches 10th Assembly.
21 Jan 2013

Church must speak for human unity, says Greek Orthodox theologian

“It is impossible to speak exclusively for the unity of the church and be indifferent about the unity of humankind,” says a senior Greek Orthodox theologian.
18 Oct 2012

Orthodox churches reflect on WCC Assembly theme

Orthodox churches have reaffirmed their commitment to "unity, justice and peace" at an inter-Orthodox consultation in Kos, Greece, this week.
17 Nov 2011

Austrian cardinal's church transfer to Orthodox gains Vatican approval

The head of Austria's Catholic church has agreed to give one of his parish churches to Orthodox Christians, after the Catican agreed to the transfer.
3 Aug 2011

Orthodox Patriarch calls for reconciliation of Russia and Georgia

The Patriarch of the Georgian Orthodox Church has called on his Russian counterpart to reconcile, after a war between the two countries in 2008.
26 May 2011

Orthodox angles on just peace create debate at IEPC

Workshops led by the Orthodox at the recent International Ecumenical Peace Convocation led to robust, honest exchanges about mutual relations.
23 Mar 2011

Orthodox churches are struggling to overcome differences

Differences over arcane church issues are preventing Orthodox churches getting together to discuss common issues and speak with one voice on major topics.
16 Jul 2010

Orthodox women say leadership is not about power and prestige

The need for a "theology of healing" was the central theme of an international meeting between Orthodox women and other Christians.
1 Jul 2010

Russian Orthodox and world churches' chief discuss knotty issues

The General Secretary of the WCC says the ecumenical body cannot take a stance on issues of sexuality and women's ordination, because of the different views among its members churches.
28 Jun 2010

World churches' chief meets Russian Orthodox Patriarch

The WCC General Secretary and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia have met in Moscow to discuss the relationship of the Orthodox to the churches globally.

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