ECUMENISM: CCEE/KEK MEETINGS, ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE COOPERATION OF THE CHURCHES IN EUROPE (2)

"Largely positive" was the opinion expressed by the Joint Committee about the Third European Ecumenical Assembly, which took place in Sibiu (in Romania) last year. It was the first time the members of Ccee and Kek met after the meeting in Sibiu. "In the current state of ecumenism – reads the release –, Sibiu proved that the Christians of Europe are committed to a joint testimony at different levels, and can give a unique contribution to the building of the common house of Europe". The Assembly "showed that the differences and divisions that still exist between the churches can still be spoken about, honestly and fraternally". Then the committee decided to publish and disseminate the proceedings of the Assembly, to start a regular, interactive correspondence with the delegates, and to promote the sharing of the spiritual wealth of the different confessional traditions".” ” ” “