Noun
a movement aimed to promote understanding and cooperation among Christian churches; aimed ultimately at universal Christian unity
Source: WordNetBarth was harshly critical of the ecumenical movement which advocated dropping the Filioque in order to facilitate reunification of the Christian churches. Source: Internet
By its active participation in the ecumenical movement since its very beginning then, the OCC demonstrates its belief in the necessity of the continuation of this work. Source: Internet
The General Conference has released an official statement concerning the Adventist position with respect to the ecumenical movement, which contains the following paragraph: : "Should Adventists cooperate ecumenically? Source: Internet
This reflects one of the core scripture passages in the ecumenical movement, Jesus' prayer in John 17:21, " That they all may be one ". Source: Internet
Truly, the death of Bp. Alberto B. Ramento is a great loss not only for the IFI but also for the ecumenical movement and peoples’ organizations. Source: Internet
The WDP is a worldwide ecumenical movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer and action each year on the first Friday in March. Source: Internet