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Towards an “Ecumenical” Council Inside of Orthodoxy!

Religions, 2023
Ecumenism is a recurrent theme in Orthodox theological debates, but the syntagma “Orthodox ecumenism” is rarely used because it seems to be very restrictive and inappropriate. However, in exceptional situations, such as a war between two Orthodox peoples,
Nicu Dumitrașcu
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Contemporary Critical Reflections on Ion Bria’s Vision for Ecumenical Dialogue

Religions
In this study, I will expose the perspective of the ecumenical dialogue in the theology of Fr. Ion Bria, one of the well-known Romanians involved in the ecumenical movement. In the first part, after a short introduction, I will present the most important
Doru Marcu
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The Zimbabwe Council of Churches and ‘Crisis’ Ecumenical Groups

, 2020
This chapter analyses the emergence of ‘non-conformist’ ecumenical groups that emerged due to the paralysis of the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) during the crisis years in Zimbabwe. The author interrogates the limits of ecumenism in relation to political engagement and charges that the ZCC has not succeeded in promoting unity and cohesion.
Joram Tarusarira
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Ideas about the criteria of the Ecumenical Council in Byzantium in the 1st half of the 15th century and the concept of the Pentarchy [PDF]

Вестник Православного Свято-Тихоновского гуманитарного университета: Серия ИИ. История, история Русской Православной Церкви, 2022
This article examines the views of Byzantine theologians and church leaders of the 1st half of the 15th century on the criteria for an Ecumenical Council in connection with the controversy about the Union of Florence.
Petr Paskov
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The influence of John Calvin’s theology on the World Council of Churches

In die Skriflig, 2010
This article explores the question whether any traces of Calvin’s theological views on church unity can be found in the purpose statements and goals of the World Council of Churches (WCC).
G.M.J. van Wyk
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The Ecumenical Journey of Pope Francis [PDF]

Bogoslovni Vestnik, 2023
The year 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' pontificate. Ecumenism, which became an important activity of the Catholic Church in line with the Second Vatican Council, has been a key point of dialogue and cooperation between many Christian ...
Liza Primc
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The Second Ecumenical Council: the establishment of the ecumenical status of the Council of Constantinople of 381 [PDF]

Вестник Православного Свято-Тихоновского гуманитарного университета: Серия ИИ. История, история Русской Православной Церкви
This article examines the history of the establishment of the universal status of the Council of Constantinople of 381. Four stages of this history are highlighted: 1) the immediate reaction to the council in the East and West; 2) the perception of the ...
Nikolay Antonov
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Pentecostal Ecumenism: The Legacy of David Du Plessis [PDF]

Pharos Journal of Theology, 2021
This article retrieves the historical ecumenical endeavours of David Du Plessis – the South African who ended being an American citizen and the Assemblies of God credentialed minister.
Dr. Kelebogile Thomas Resane
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“Una cum capite suo”: the Relations between the Pope and the Council from the 4th to the 9th Century

Journal on European History of Law, 2020
During the centuries of the ius antiquum, the history of the ecumenical council and the establishment of the criteria of ecumenicity intertwines with the relational dynamics that connect the bishop of Rome, the conciliar institution and the emperor ...
Javier Belda Iniesta
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The Second Ecumenical Council. An attempt at the reconstruction of the proceedings

Folia Historica Cracoviensia, 2007
The Second Ecumenical Council (also known as the First Council of Constantinople), held in Constantinople in 381 AD, is in many ways unique in the history of ecumenical councils. Its uniqueness lies, among other things, in the scarcity of written sources
Jerzy Czerwień
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