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What is Orthodox Unity
Orthodox Unity is an organisation of Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Christians
which seeks to make available positive information about the dialogue between
the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches.
What is the Joint Commission
For almost 40 years a dialogue has been taking place between the Eastern and Oriental
Orthodox Churches. This now has an official status and a Joint Commission of bishops and
theologians has been studying the issues which have caused the separation of our Churches.
Our Mission
The Joint Commission urges a process of education and information to take place. We hope
to be a small part of that process by sharing information, news and documentation about
the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches on this site.
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The History of Dialogue
The first unofficial meeting between clergy and theologians of
the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches took place in Aarhus, Denmark in 1964.
There were 4 unofficial meetings:
Aarhus - 1964
Bristol - 1967
Geneva - 1970
Addis Ababa - 1971
These were followed by a series of official dialogues between
the Churches. These took place at:
Geneva - 1985
Egypt - 1989
Geneva - 1990
Geneva - 1993
A number of statements have been issued by the
Joint Commission, as well as agreements relating to Pastoral matters. The main
agreement is that
'We have inherited from our fathers in Christ the one apostolic faith and tradition.'
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