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
Ökumene muss von der Kirchenbasis her gelebt werden
Gmunden: Serbisch-orthodoxe Gläubige wünschen sich eigene Kirche
Kosovo-Konflikt: Patriarch Porfirije ruft zum Frieden auf
Weltkirchenrat will verstärkt im Ukrainekrieg vermitteln
Upcoming events
18:30, Wien
“Reception and Ecumenism: Lessons learned from the World Council of Churches Faith and Order Work”
Reception and Ecumenism
10:00 Uhr (MO) – 12:00 Uhr (DI), St. Virgil, Salzburg
ICO-Tagung: Christentum im Heiligen Land
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.