Historic meeting of Orthodox Christian scholars convenes to confront divisions and war
RNS Nearly 400 Orthodox Christian theologians from 44 countries convened in the largest international conference of its kind in Greece on Thursday to discuss “Nicaea-sized” questions facing the Eastern Orthodox Church amid war and bitter division. Some of the most contentious issues at the Mega-Conference of the International Orthodox Theological Association, meeting in Volos, have […]
ORTHODOX CHURCH: ÉMIGRÉ RUSSIANS INCH TOWARD A RETURN TO MOSCOW PATRIARCHATE
TOM HENEGAN, of Religion News Service, reports on the decision facing Russian churches in Western Europe…
Christians across the world invited to join in a ‘Season of Creation’
Christians across the world have been invited to join in a month long ‘Season of Creation’ later this year and set aside time to “deepen their relationship with God, each other, and all of creation”. A poster for the Season of Creation. The idea of a ‘Season of Creation’ – described as an “annual celebration […]
Pope and Orthodox Christian leader issue unprecedented appeal for the environment
RNS Pope Francis, left, is escorted by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, during a visit to the Greek island of Lesbos in April, 2016. PICTURE: Andrea Bonetti/Greek Prime Minister’s Office via AP. Pope Francis and Orthodox Christian leader Patriarch Bartholomew have released a passionate joint appeal to protect the environment, marking the first time that a Pope […]