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„Brunnen“: ein Quell vom Glauben inspirierter Initiativen

In Harare nannte man es Padare —eine öffentliche Prozession zur Feier eines besonderen Tages oder Ereignisses; in Porto Alegre hieß es Mutirao —gemeinsam feiern und reflektieren; in Busan war es Madang —der traditionelle Innenhof, ein Raum, in dem beratschlagt, gefeiert und Gemeinschaft gepflegt wird. Und jetzt in Karlsruhe heißt es „Brunnen“ —ein Ort zum Wasserschöpfen auf dem Marktplatz.

02 September 2022

Brunnen: un puits d’initiatives inspirées par la foi

À Harare, on l’appelait Padare – une procession publique célébrant un jour ou un événement spécial; à Porto Alegre, Mutirao – célébrer et réfléchir ensemble; à Busan, c’était Madang – la cour traditionnelle, un espace de délibération, de célébration et de fraternité. Et maintenant, à Karlsruhe, c’est Brunnen – un puits sur la place du marché.

02 September 2022

Brunnen: a well of faith-inspired initiatives

In Harare it was called Padare —a public procession celebrating a special day or event; In Porto Alegre, Mutirao —celebrating and reflecting together; In Busan, it was Madang —the traditional courtyard, a space for deliberation, celebration, and fellowship. And now in Karlsruhe, it is Brunnen —a well in the marketplace.

01 September 2022

People walking in front of large white building in the countryside.

Alexander Vozhdaev, Bossey student, reflects on “rewarding experience in my life”

Alexander Vozhdaev, from the Russian Orthodox Church, participated in a study visit to Rome 20-27 January as part of pursuing a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Ecumenical Studies at the Bossey Ecumenical Institute.

02 February 2022

Bossey student Rev. Emma Jansson describes “encounters between churches in moving towards unity”

Rev. Emma Jansson, from the Church of Sweden, participated in a study visit to Rome 20-27 January as part of pursuing a Complementary Certificate in Ecumenical Studies at the Bossey Ecumenical Institute.

02 February 2022

People sitting on chairs praying in a chapel with stained glass in the background.

Bossey student Carolina Zamorano reflects on study visit to Rome

Carolina Zamorano, from the Methodist Church of Mexico, participated in a study visit to Rome 20-27 January, as part of pursuing a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Ecumenical Studies at Bossey Ecumenical Institute.

02 February 2022

Group gathered sitting on chairs in a circle in a conference room.

Open hearts and open dialogue: Focolare students visit Bossey Ecumenical Institute

Focolare students from the Montet Center of Formation and students from the Bossey Ecumenical Institute gathered to share the experience of multi-cultural community life and to pray together on 16 November.

25 November 2021

Collage of some of the Week of Prayer pictures shared by Christians in different places

La Semana de oración por la unidad cristiana en imágenes

Este año, las oraciones por la unidad han adoptado una forma diferente, pero han podido tener lugar a pesar de las limitaciones generalizadas a la hora de celebrar las reuniones presenciales. Las imágenes de estas celebraciones en todo el mundo transmiten la riqueza espiritual de una familia ecuménica que se ha reunido en la oración mediante tarjetas de oración, reflexiones personales, encuentros en línea y nuevas formas de conectarse.

02 February 2021

En images: Semaine de prière pour l’unité chrétienne

Les prières pour l’unité ont pris une autre allure cette année, mais elles n’ont pas été arrêtées par les restrictions généralisées sur les rassemblements en face à face. Des cartes de prières aux réflexions personnelles, des rassemblements en ligne aux nouvelles connexions, les images illustrent dans le monde entier la richesse spirituelle d’une famille œcuménique qui s’est réunie dans la prière.

02 February 2021

In Bildern: Gebetswoche für die Einheit der Christen

Die Gebete für die Einheit sahen dieses Jahr etwas anders aus und fühlten sich auch anders an, doch konnten ihnen die verbreiteten Einschränkungen von persönlichen Versammlungen nichts anhaben. Von Gebetsbildern über persönliche Besinnungen und von Online-Versammlungen zu neuen Verbindungen: Die Bilder aus der ganzen Welt zeugen von einem spirituellen Reichtum einer ökumenischen Familie, die sich im gemeinsamen Gebet vereinte.

02 February 2021

In pictures: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Prayers for unity took on a different look and feel this year, but they weren’t stopped by widespread restrictions on face-to-face gatherings. From prayer cards to personal reflections, online gatherings to new connections, the images worldwide convey the spiritual richness of an ecumenical family that came together in prayer.

01 February 2021

WCC hosts Focolare visit, sharing mutual “yearning for the well-being of our one human family”

In a first-ever online visit to the World Council of Churches (WCC), members of the Focolare Movement gathered on 14 January in place of what, until COVID-19 prevented it, has annually been a joyful in-person gathering.

14 January 2021

Interview

For the service broadcast on national TV, the Ursuline sisters in Trnava had decorated the altar space with a boat evoking St Paul's shipwreck in Malta. Photo: Nata Hovorkova/Ecumenical Council of Churches in Slovakia

Week of Prayer in Slovakia: “The unity was growing in front of my eyes”

Rev. Eva Guldanova is a Lutheran minister, ecumenical theologian, and assistant to the general secretary of the Ecumenical Council of Churches in Slovakia. This interview is part of a series dedicated to the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

24 June 2020

WCC greeting to youth of Focolare: “You are a gift to our communities”

World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca sent joyful greetings via a video message to Focolare youth who are about to celebrate Unity Week 2020.

30 April 2020

Saludo del CMI a los jóvenes focolares: “Ustedes son un don para nuestras comunidades”

El secretario general interino del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias, Rev. Prof. Dr. Ioan Sauca, envió un alegre saludo a través de un videomensaje a los jóvenes focolares que están a punto de celebrar la Semana Mundo Unido.

30 April 2020

Salutations du COE aux jeunes des Focolari: «Vous êtes un cadeau pour nos communautés»

Le père Ioan Sauca, secrétaire général par intérim du Conseil œcuménique des Églises, a envoyé des salutations de joie, par le biais d’un message vidéo, aux jeunes des Focolari qui sont sur le point de célébrer la Semaine mondiale de l’unité.

30 April 2020

Archbishop Anastasios receives Klaus Hemmerle 2020 Prize

Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania was honored with the Klaus Hemmerle 2020 Prize in Germany for his contribution to interreligious efforts for peace and harmony.

During an ecumenical ceremony attended by representatives of the Focolare community and by Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, Archbishop Anastasios accepted the award on 14 February at the historic Aachen Cathedral in Germany.

19 February 2020

El arzobispo Anastasios recibe el premio Klaus Hemmerle 2020

El arzobispo Anastasios de Tirana, Durrës y toda Albania fue galardonado con el premio Klaus Hemmerle 2020 en Alemania por su contribución a los esfuerzos interreligiosos por la paz y la armonía.

Durante una ceremonia ecuménica a la que acudieron representantes de la comunidad de los Focolares y el cardenal Kurt Koch, presidente del Pontificio Consejo para la Promoción de la Unidad de los Cristianos, el arzobispo Anastasios aceptó el premio en la histórica catedral de Aquisgrán, en Alemania, el 14 de febrero.

19 February 2020