UK Ecumenism
Explore a collection of official Church documents on ecumenism, highlighting efforts toward Christian unity, dialogue, and collaboration among diverse traditions, inspired by Christ’s prayer for oneness.
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- Written by: Metropolitan Dorotheos
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This document, issued by the Ecumenical Patriarchate, outlines a call for unity among Christian Churches. It emphasizes the necessity of mutual trust, cooperation, and love among Churches, despite doctrinal differences. The encyclical proposes practical steps for fostering closer relations, including a unified liturgical calendar, theological collaboration, and inter-Church support. It remains a foundational text in the history of the modern ecumenical movement.
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- Written by: John Paul II
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Ut Unum Sint is an encyclical by Pope John Paul II dedicated to the Church’s commitment to Christian unity. It reaffirms the importance of ecumenical dialogue and cooperation among all Christians, emphasizing the prayer of Christ, “that they may all be one” (John 17:21). The encyclical invites all Christian communities to seek deeper understanding and collaboration, highlighting the shared mission of bearing witness to the Gospel and fostering reconciliation in a divided world.