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
Wien: PRO ORIENTE beleuchtet Konfliktlösungspotenzial von Religionen
Wien: Rumänische Kirche mit weithin sichtbarer Allerheiligen-Ikone
Kardinal Schönborn zum Protektor von PRO ORIENTE proklamiert
PRO ORIENTE-Workshop in Erbil im Zeichen von Traumabewältigung und Heilung der Erinnerungen
Upcoming events
International Ecumenical Conference on Healing Wounded Memories
19:30, Diplomatische Akademie Wien, Favoritenstraße 15A, 1040 Wien
Podiumsdiskussion in der Diplomatischen Akademie Wien
18:30 Uhr, Plenarsaal des Landtages Steiermark, Herren- gasse 16, 8010 Graz
1700 Jahre Konzil von Nicäa
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.