Ecumenical Council of Churches in Austria

(Ökumenischer Rat der Kirchen in Österreich)

Founded in 1958.

Basis of membership: Membership is open to all churches in Austria which approve the aim of the Ecumenical Council of Churches in Austria and agree with its by-laws.

Aim: The purpose of the Ecumenical Council of Churches in Austria is to fulfill ecumenical tasks together. In particular, the council considers it to be its task to put into practice the ecumenical ideal in Austria, making it known, and deepening this ideal in the life of the congregations.