"However, that one was a healthy crisis said Bartholomew which enabled us to talk with sincerity, humbleness and without prejudices". Over these years of its life, the Ecumenical Council of the Churches has seen historical facts corroborate its "calling" to act, in society, as "a catalyst in establishing peace in the world, in promoting inter-religious dialogue, defending human dignity, fighting violence, fighting for the protection of Creation and solidarity with those in need". Today, "the fast and deep changes that occur in the life of our Churches call the Ecumenical Council to review its ecumenical relations and take care of rearranging the Ecumenical Movement". The homily ends with an appeal. "Let’s move on with hope along the walk that we began 60 years ago. Don’t let’s lose heart when the obstacles will make our walk tough".
