Mission and Ecumenism of the Local Church

Ignat, Adrian (2019) Mission and Ecumenism of the Local Church. International Journal of Orthodox Theology, 10 (3). pp. 73-88. ISSN 2190-0582

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Abstract

In this paper, we will underline the meaning of the local Church for mission and ecumenism. Without the involvement of clergy and laity, i.e., of the entire Church, there cannot be a real mission and a right ecumenical dialogue. The ecumenical spirit draws its power from a mutual respect of all Churches which are involved in a dialogue, from the fundamental understanding that one can always learn something from others, and stay at the same time stable in Orthodox faith and solidarity with others. That is why the local Church, carrying out its mission and ecumenism, can discern in real life matters of its believers and can help in the context of the contemporary challenges.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Laity
Subjects:	B Mission theology/theory > Evangelism/Proclamation of Gospel B Mission theology/theory > Mission, partnership and cooperation D World Christianity and Central Eastern Europe > Europe E Evangelical and Ecumenical Networks and Dialogues in Central Eastern Europe > Dialogue initiatives > Ecumenical dialogue G Christian traditions/Denominations > Eastern Orthodox
Divisions:	Central Europe Central Europe > Romania
Depositing User:	Speranca Tomin
Date Deposited:	19 Dec 2021 09:32
Last Modified:	19 Dec 2021 09:32
URI:	https://ceeamsprints.osims.org/id/eprint/2399

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