Ecumenical Department of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Hosts Historic Joint Working Group Meeting with Russian Orthodox Church in Dubai
Dubai, August 21-23, 2024 - In a significant milestone, the Ecumenical Department of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church (MOSC) hosted a meeting of the Joint Working Group for bilateral relations between the Russian Orthodox Church and the MOSC in Dubai. The gathering marked a crucial step towards strengthening ties between the two ancient Christian denominations.
The MOSC delegation, led by Co-Chairperson H.E. Zachariah Mar Nicholovos and President of the Ecumenical Department H.E. Dr. Youhanon Mar Demetrios, engaged in fruitful discussions with their Russian counterparts, led by Co-Chairperson H.E. Kirill. The meeting aimed to foster greater understanding, cooperation, and collaboration between the two churches.
The Joint Working Group meeting was attended by esteemed members from both delegations, including Fr. Ashwin Fernandez, Secretary to the Ecumenical Department of MOSC; Mr. Jacob Mathew, member of the MOSC delegation; Hieromonk Stefan, Secretary of the Ecumenical Department of the Russian Orthodox Church; Fr. Mark, Office Secretary of the Ecumenical Department of the Russian Orthodox Church; and Mr. Maskin Kalinin, member of the Russian delegation and Syriac literature scholar.
The Ecumenical Department of the MOSC, under the leadership of H.E. Dr. Youhanon Mar Demetrios, has been instrumental in organizing this meeting, demonstrating its commitment to promoting unity and cooperation among Christian denominations.
This historic gathering underscores the commitment of both churches to promoting unity and cooperation in their shared pursuit of spiritual growth and service to humanity. The meeting sets the stage for future collaborations and initiatives between the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and the Russian Orthodox Church.
Dubai, August 21-23, 2024 - In a significant milestone, the Ecumenical Department of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church (MOSC) hosted a meeting of the Joint Working Group for bilateral relations between the Russian Orthodox Church and the MOSC in Dubai. The gathering marked a crucial step towards strengthening ties between the two ancient Christian denominations.
The MOSC delegation, led by Co-Chairperson H.E. Zachariah Mar Nicholovos and President of the Ecumenical Department H.E. Dr. Youhanon Mar Demetrios, engaged in fruitful discussions with their Russian counterparts, led by Co-Chairperson H.E. Kirill. The meeting aimed to foster greater understanding, cooperation, and collaboration between the two churches.
The Joint Working Group meeting was attended by esteemed members from both delegations, including Fr. Ashwin Fernandez, Secretary to the Ecumenical Department of MOSC; Mr. Jacob Mathew, member of the MOSC delegation; Hieromonk Stefan, Secretary of the Ecumenical Department of the Russian Orthodox Church; Fr. Mark, Office Secretary of the Ecumenical Department of the Russian Orthodox Church; and Mr. Maskin Kalinin, member of the Russian delegation and Syriac literature scholar.
The Ecumenical Department of the MOSC, under the leadership of H.E. Dr. Youhanon Mar Demetrios, has been instrumental in organizing this meeting, demonstrating its commitment to promoting unity and cooperation among Christian denominations.
This historic gathering underscores the commitment of both churches to promoting unity and cooperation in their shared pursuit of spiritual growth and service to humanity. The meeting sets the stage for future collaborations and initiatives between the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and the Russian Orthodox Church.