Opening ceremony of Theological Dialogue between Orthodox & Roman Catholic Churches in Alexandria
In the morning of June 1, 2023, the official opening ceremony of the International Joint Theological Commission of the Theological Dialogue between the Orthodox and the Roman Catholic Churches took place at the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa.
24 Orthodox and 18 Catholic participants, Cardinals, Metropolitans, Elders and lay theologians were welcomed by His Beatitude Pope Theodoros II of Alexandria and All Africa.
The Patriarch said: “It is with deep love and great joy that we welcome the Co-Chairs and the members of the International Joint Commission for the Theological Dialogue between the Orthodox and the Roman Catholic Churches at the seat of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa, which has a long history and a promising future. We wish a very warm welcome to you all”.
“It is universally acknowledged that theological dialogue needs to be cultivated, advanced and brought to fruition at all levels with sincerity, honesty and mutual respect. Contacts, conversations, mutual understanding and dialogue are an integral part of the Orthodox Church. The course of the theological dialogue between the two Churches to date has shown us that in order to start a dialogue, conditions of mutual trust and good will must be created. Conditions of freedom and love. This is very important…
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