Noun
(Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity
a movement promoting union between religions (especially between Christian churches)
Source: WordNetA declaration on religious freedom, largely drawn from the "Unity" draft, was made part (Chapter V) of the schema on Ecumenism ; the bishops did not have time to get to it. Source: Internet
At the same time, the church became publicly involved in numerous ecumenical and welfare projects that continue to serve as the foundation of its ecumenism today. Source: Internet
Catholic–Orthodox ecumenism Ecumenical dialogue over the past 43 years since Paul VI 's meeting with the Orthodox Patriarch Athenagoras I has awoken the nearly 1000-year hopes for Christian unity. Source: Internet
"Ecumenism" is derived from Greek οἰκουμένη main ( oikoumene ), which means "the inhabited world", but more figuratively something like "universal oneness." Source: Internet
These words meant to Paul VI love without limits,sfn and they underscore the Church's fundamental approach to ecumenism. Source: Internet
“Concrete gestures are required,” he said, “to penetrate souls and move consciences, encouraging everyone to that interior conversion which is the basis for all progress on the road of ecumenism.” Source: Internet