We are for diversity because we are ultimately one.
About Us
PRO ORIENTE was established as a church foundation on November 4, 1964, in Vienna, during the Second Vatican Council. The Foundation has regional committees in Salzburg, Graz, and Linz.
News
Maronitische Theologin Bechealany plädiert für Umdenken in der Ökumene
Wien: Hochkarätige internationale Tagung über katholische Ostkirchen
PRO ORIENTE trauert um Ostkirchenexperten Prof. Martin Tamcke
Wohin steuert die Orthodoxie? - Neues Themenheft der "Herder Korrespondenz"
Upcoming events
International Conference: The Place of the Eastern Catholic Churches in the Communio Ecclesiarum and their Relationship with the Roman Catholic Church in the Perspective of the Dialogue with Orthodoxy
19:00 Uhr, Meerscheinschlössl, Mozartgasse 3, 8010 Graz
Europa – und jetzt?
18:00 Uhr Vesper, anschl. Bildvortrag, Krypta des Doms zu Salzburg; Kapitelsaal, Bischofshaus, Kapitelplatz 6, 5020 Salzburg
Von Armenien bis nach Konstantinopel
19:00 Uhr, wird noch bekanntgegeben
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Initiatives
As a globally recognized platform, PRO ORIENTE contributes to reconciliation processes in different regions of the world through dialogue and cooperation with the Eastern Churches. Various ecumenical forums have been established to address open theological and social questions. Emphasis is placed on promoting cooperation between the Eastern and Western churches in their joint commitment to reconciliation and peace.
Projects
With tangible actions and projects, PRO ORIENTE is committed to the practical implementation of dialogues in concrete contexts, thus contributing to understanding and cooperation in society at large. Particular attention is given to empowering the next generation.
Eastern Churches
As an international competence network on churches of the Christian East, PRO ORIENTE offers in-depth expert knowledge on these churches. On this website we provide an overview of the various Eastern Churches, their current situation, their history, and the contexts of their formation, with references for further reading.