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Parishioners gathered with Easter bread at the church entrance

Osterbotschaften aus der Ukraine: „Betet für uns, steht uns zur Seite“

Die Menschen in der Ukraine feierten das vierte Osterfest seit der russischen Invasion ihres Landes. Oleksandra Kovalenko, ein Mitglied der ukrainischen Delegation an der 11. Vollversammlung des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) in Karlsruhe, und Valentyn Hrebennyk, Absolvent des Ökumenischen Instituts in Bossey, sprechen darüber, wie sie Ostern erlebt haben, und rufen die ÖRK-Gemeinschaft dazu auf, weiterhin für die Menschen in der Ukraine zu beten.

13 May 2025
News
A group of religious leaders sit in a row on stage, with one man speaking at a podium. A large crucifix image is projected on the wall behind them.

Christian leaders unite in Assisi to establish historic Feast of Creation

In a landmark gathering addressing the spiritual dimensions of the ecological crisis, Christian leaders from Eastern and Western traditions convened in Assisi, Italy, to develop a shared liturgical Feast of Creation. The three-day conference from 5-7 May marks a significant step toward establishing what Bishop Prof. Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm described as "a wonderful expression of the trinitarian essence that unites us as churches" and a powerful spiritual response to the urgent climate challenges facing our planet.

06 May 2025
Feature story
An abstract representation of Earth and stars, showcasing vivid colors and a cosmic theme.

WCC Podcast explores Feast of Creation ahead of Creation Day Conference

The Feast of Creation initiative represents a profound ecumenical opportunity as Christian churches worldwide consider elevating 1 September from a World Day of Prayer for Creation to a liturgical feast across denominations. A key milestone in this journey will be the upcoming Nicaea Centenary and Creation Day Conference in Assisi in May, where church actors will discuss pathways in this important process. A new WCC podcast explores the vision of the Feast of Creation initiative, highlighting its significance as a potential gesture of Christian unity and ecological commitment. 

09 April 2025
Feature story
WCC Central Committee Potsdam, worship service celebrated in Berlin for the launch of the Decade to overcome Violence, Sunday 4 February 2001, Photo: WCC

Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, an Orthodox Hierarch of International Recognition

Upon the admission of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania to “Evangelismos” Hospital in Athens at the beginning of January 2025, expressions of widespread acceptance and appreciation emerged from people of all educational backgrounds and ages, from various societal circles (ecclesiastical, academic, political, journalistic), as well as from international inter-Christian and interfaith communities and beyond.

27 February 2025