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Church of Cyprus welcomes Orthodox from across the world to pray together

May 13, 2022 | 15:43
in Carousel Front Page, Church of Cyprus
Church of Cyprus welcomes Orthodox from across the world to pray together

Archbishop Chrysostomos II of Cyprus welcomes participants at his residence in Nicosia, Cyprus on 12 May. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

Archbishop Chrysostomos II warmly welcomed the members to his residence and underlined the needs for the Orthodox family to meet, discuss, pray, to prepare for the WCC 11th Assembly, and try to overcome all obstacles they are facing at a time when the world is divided, and so are churches. He recalled the WCC’s important role to bring the Orthodox family together. He also acknowledged the important work by the WCC under the leadership of acting general secretary Prof. Dr. Ioan Sauca.

At the meeting, Sauca expressed appreciation for the contributions from the Church of Cyprus to the ecumenical movement. Sauca commended efforts to work towards unity and the very concrete unification of Cyprus. “Since our vision at the WCC is to promote a platform of dialogue, your country becomes a beacon of hope in a divided world, as you are seeking peace, reconciliation, and love between the communities,” Sauca said.

“We have for the last days experienced your great hospitality and your strong commitment to the dialogue of life. This is one way of reminding people to build their dreams of a united, peaceful, prosperous Cyprus, even if this dream is accompanied by the memories of pain,” he said.

“It is our hope and prayer that the vision of the churches and religious communities in Cyprus for peace and unity is realized,” Sauca added.

Honoring a legacy

The archbishop hosted a lunch in Nicosia for the delegation and organized in the afternoon a visit to the old town of Nicosia, divided by the occupation. The group visited the buffer zone observed by the United Nations.

The diverse Orthodox family also celebrated the Feast of Saint Epiphanius, gathering at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint George in Paralimni, Cyprus.

Chants, hymns, and words of prayer filled the church as the representatives of a total of 20 different Eastern and Oriental Orthodox churches from around the globe venerated the saint together.

Metropolitan Dr. Vasilios of Constantia and Ammochostos of the Church of Cyprus welcomed the ecumenical group to the church, speaking of the importance of the annual day for the local church and of the legacy of Saint Epiphanius for the Church of Cyprus.

Saint Epiphanius is one of two patron saints of the Church of Cyprus today, the Metropolitan explained, noting that the 4th-century bishop and metropolitan of the Church of Cyprus was instrumental in shaping the early days of this WCC member church – whose autocephaly was recognized at the third ecumenical council, convened in Ephesus in AD 431.

Participants in the Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation to the World Council of Churches’ 11th Assembly visit the old city of Nicosia on 12 May. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC
Representatives of the 20 Easter and Oriental Orthodox WCC member churches gathered for the Feast of Saint Epiphanius. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC
Observing a moment of prayer during the Feast of Saint Epiphanius. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC
His Eminence Metropolitan Dr Vasilios of Constantia and Ammochostos of the Church of Cyprus leads the service. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC
Dr Irini George of the Coptic Orthodox Church – one of the participants in the Inter-Orthodox Pre-Assembly Consultation venerates Saint Epiphanius. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

Source: oikoumene.org

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