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Lutherans and Orthodox meet to prepare next dialogue session Cyprus to host first plenary of 19th Session focused on synodality and primacy in Eastern and Western traditions
Lutheran-Orthodox Common Statement on the Filioque The LWF and the Orthodox Church have issued a joint statement on the Filioque clause in the Nicene Creed, which could have impact on relations betw
Lutheran-Orthodox: New era of relations between East and West? At a recent meeting in Egypt, Lutheran and Orthodox theologians agreed on the wording of the Nicene Creed which has divided Western and Eastern Chr
Lutherans and Orthodox search for common language of faith A recent meeting of Lutheran and Orthodox theologians in Estonia highlights “new impetus and commitment” to resolving centuries old controversies
Lutherans and Orthodox celebrate 40 years of dialogue Lutherans and Orthodox theologians meet in Wittenberg to explore the role of the Holy Spirit and to work on a joint document due to mark the 1700th
Lutherans, Orthodox plan to mark Nicaea anniversary Lutheran and Orthodox theologians meet for the first time since the pandemic and look ahead to the publication of a joint statement on the theme of
“Orthodox studies helped me appreciate Lutheran theology" LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr. Anne Burghardt has been awarded the title of Doctor of Theology (Dr.
LWF remembers Metropolitan Gennadios of Sassima Orthodox leader with a lifelong passion for Christian unity, justice, and peace
