Eastern Catholic Patriarchs invite Christians to remain in their own countries

by Fady Noun
11/19/2011

The biennial meeting of the prelates of the Eastern Churches concluded yesterday in Bkerke, Lebanon. It started last November 14. The bishops' commitment to pursue the path of ecumenism between Catholics and Orthodox reuniting the dates of Easter. The invitation to all Catholics to engage in politics and participate in society bringing their Christian values, the only way to bring peace to the Middle East.

Beirut (AsiaNews) - The Eastern Catholic Patriarchs are asking Christians to remain in their homeland and to engage in politics to be messengers of peace. This is what emerges from the 20th assembly of the prelates of the Eastern Churches held November 14 to 17 in Bkerke, the seat of the Maronite Patriarchate in Lebanon. At the meeting, the bishops launched a series of resolutions on the situation which define the future of Christians in the Middle East. They are determined to move forward on the path of ecumenism, seeking practical solutions such as the common date of Easter which until now was celebrated at different times by Catholics and Orthodox.

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