Catholic concept of ecumenism

Authors

  • Andrii Chornenko Ivano-Frankivsk Theological University of St. John Chrysostom

Keywords:

ecumenism, ecumenical movement, church, cathedral, directive, Roman hierarch, apostolic capital, Catholic-Orthodox dialogue

Abstract

The article deals with the main documents that contain the legal norms of the ecumenical character of the Catholic Church, in particular the Decrees of the Second Vatican Council and
the Ecumenical Directives. The above-mentioned documents stipulate the legal relationship between Catholics and other Christians, establish the legal basis on which the structure of
specific church laws is built up. The auth or analyzed the direct legal norms of ecumenism in theCatholic Church and described the documents by giving them a definition, as well as highlighting the current Catholic ecumenical activity in practice.

Published

2017-12-20

How to Cite

Чорненко, А. (2017). Catholic concept of ecumenism. Good Parson: Scientific Bulletin of Ivano-Frankivsk Academy of John Chrysostom. Theology. Philosophy. History, (10-11), 61–76. Retrieved from http://journal.ifaiz.edu.ua/index.php/gp/article/view/124