We create paths by walking them together.
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
Weltkirchenrat will verstärkt im Ukrainekrieg vermitteln
PRO ORIENTE lädt zur "Langen Nacht der Kirchen" am 2. Juni
Orthodoxe Kirche Nordmazedoniens: Belgrad und Skopje lösen letzte offene Frage
Pühringer: Gesellschaftliche Relevanz der Kirchen in der EU stärken
Upcoming events
18:00–22:00 Uhr, Rumänisch-Orthodoxe Pfarre „Hl. Antonius der Große“, Pouthong. 16, 1150 Wien
Lange Nacht der Kirchen
19:00–23:10 Uhr, Mozartsteg
Ostkirchen in Salzburg kennenlernen – Ökumenische Busfahrt
18:00 Uhr, Rupertussaal, Bischofshaus, Kapitelplatz 2, 5020 Salzburg
Credo in ... synodalem ecclesiam
18:00 Uhr, Kino am Spittelberg (Spittelberggasse 3, 1070 Wien).
Premiere des Films "Listening to the East"
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.