Synaxis of the Hierarchy of the Ecumenical Throne, 1-3 September 2024, Ecumenical Patriarchate, Istanbul (2024). Credit: Ecumenical Patriarchate/Nikolaos Papachristou

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Ecumenical Patriarch advocates for common Pascha/Easter date

His All-Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has noted that the Easter celebrations in 2025 “will not merely be a fortuitous occurrence, but rather the beginning of a unified date for its observance by both Eastern and Western Christianity.”

The Ecumenical Patriarch said that this aspiration is particularly significant in light of the upcoming 1700th anniversary in 2025, marking the convening of the First Ecumenical Synod in Nicaea.

“Among its pivotal discussions was the matter of establishing a common timeframe for the Easter festivities,” said the Ecumenical Patriarch in a homily. “We are optimistic, as there is goodwill and willingness on both sides. Because, indeed, it is a scandal to celebrate separately the unique event of the one Resurrection of the One Lord!”

Speaking at the Synaxis of the Hierarchy of the Ecumenical Throne, which took place 1-3 September in Istanbul, the Ecumenical Patriarch highlighted the significance of the Council of Nicaea and its role in defining the core doctrines of Christianity.

The Synaxis issued a statement supporting Patriarch Bartholomew’s proposal and calling for further dialogue and cooperation between the Orthodox and Western Christian Churches. The decision to advocate for a common Pascha date is a major step towards greater unity between the Orthodox and Western Christian Churches.

During 2025, the World Council of Churches (WCC) will mark the anniversary of Nicaea with a Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order, which will be held under the theme “Where now for visible unity?” from 24-28 October 2025, at the Papal Logos Center in Wadi El Natroun, Egypt.

• Learn more about “Nicaea 2025”
• Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order

Posted: Sept. 12, 2024 • Permanent link: ecumenism.net/?p=14358
Categories: WCC News • In this article: Bartholomew I, Date of Easter, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Nicaea 2025 Transmis : 12 sept. 2024 • Lien permanente : ecumenism.net/?p=14358
Catégorie : WCC News • Dans cet article : Bartholomew I, Date of Easter, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Nicaea 2025