Orthodox churches convened in Cyprus this week to prepare for the World Council of Churches (WCC) 11th Assembly, as well as to pray and reflect together on how to keep dialogue open amid the world’s grave challenges.
“It is so important that we come together to form a common Orthodox vision for the WCC assembly,”, explained Rev. Ioan Sauca, WCC acting general secretary. “I extend my hope toward that.”
“We are praying, studying, discussing, and reflecting on the main theme of the assembly, ‘Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation and unity,’ from an Orthodox perspective,” explained Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, WCC acting general secretary. “Discussions are also centering around current global challenges and how the Orthodox agenda at the WCC 11th Assembly can keep dialogue open.”
Fifty-two delegates representing 20 Eastern and Oriental Orthodox WCC member churches are participating in the gathering. Delegation of the Romanian Patriarchate is headed by His Eminence Hon Metropolitan Nifon, Archbishop of Targoviste and patriarchal exarch.
Photo courtesy of: World Council of Churches
