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The One, the Many and Koinonia: Synodality and Receptive Ecumenism

Religions, 2023
This essay will explore the relationship between synodality as an ecclesiality and Receptive Ecumenism as one form of enacting the synodal vision within the ministry of ecumenism.
N. Ammon Smith
exaly   +5 more sources

Receptive Ecumenism as a Way Forward: An Eastern Orthodox Perspective

Religions, 2023
Receptive ecumenism is one of the most important contemporary methodologies of inter-Christian dialogue. The theological vision behind the concept of receptive ecumenism is a valuable source of inspiration for the revitalization of the culture of ...
Viorel Coman
exaly   +4 more sources

Reimagining Ecumenism for the 21st Century—Stăniloae’s Theology as a Source and Inspiration

Religions, 2023
There are many competent voices who estimate that in recent years ecumenism has been going through a crisis. Concern for ecumenical dialogue is becoming secondary for many theologians or members of the clergy, including hierarchs, who are preoccupied ...
Dănuț Jemna, Dănuț Mănăstireanu
exaly   +4 more sources

Ecumenism as civilisational dialogue: Eastern Orthodox anti-ecumenism and Eastern Orthodox ecumenism. A creative or sterile antinomy? [PDF]

International Journal for the Study of the Christian Church, 2019
It is argued that those who uphold Ecumenism and Anti-Ecumenism in Eastern Orthodoxy share much more in common than is normally thought to be the case.
Brandon Gallaher
exaly   +4 more sources

Juridical Ecumenism [PDF]

Ecclesiastical Law Journal, 2012
The ecumenical movement seeks to achieve Christian unity through greater visible communion between the separated (or divided) institutional Churches of Christianity worldwide. The practice of ecumenism and ecumenical theology have developed principally at the doctrinal and theological levels.
Doe, Christopher Norman
openaire   +3 more sources

From conciliar ecumenism to transformative receptive ecumenism [PDF]

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 2017
This article attends to ecumenicity as the second reformation. The ecumenical organisations and agencies hugely influenced the theological praxis and reflection of the church during the past century.
Mary-Anne Plaatjies van Huffel
doaj   +2 more sources

Rethinking local ecumenism in Mberengwa in Zimbabwe through the social construct of ukama of the Karanga people

HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
Ecumenism refers to church or denominational relations and fellowship that seeks to maintain its nature of unity and oneness. Such movement is regarded as communion or cooperation that involves a visible unity with churches working together at different ...
Rabson Hove
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Ecumenism in the Context of European Secularization [PDF]

Inclusivity
This paper analyzes ecumenism in the context of contemporary European secularization, identifying the relationship between religious culture and the influence of secular European thought on Christian mission.
Ioan Zirbo
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Directions and foundations of Pope Francis’ approach to ecumenism

Verbum Vitae
The article presents an analysis of Francis’ numerous statements on the topic of ecumenism and attempts to synthesise papal thought in the key of directions, foundations and practical guidelines for the search for unity by contemporary Christians.
Przemysław Sawa
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Spiritual Ecumenism in the Witness of St. John Paul II through His Life and Teaching

The Person and the Challenges, 2020
During his many journeys and speeches in his teaching, John Paul II proved that spiritual ecumenism is a sine qua non for all ecumenical activity. He is the „soul” of all ecumenism. Spiritual ecumenism, thanks to conversion of the heart, holiness of life,
Elżbieta Wrzała
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