| Ecumenical Links on the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church Giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. -St. Paul to the Ephesians 4:3 |
| St. Constantine and the 318 Holy Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicea, (A.D. 325) |
| 1. Orthodox Websites and Links The Orthodox Faith: A systematic presentation of the essentials of Eastern Orthodoxy Orthodox Church in America: Website of the O.C.A. St. Vladimir Orthodox Seminary: One of the foremost Orthodox Seminary's in the country The Armenian Church: Website of the Patriarchal Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin St. Nersess Armenian Seminary: "Devoted to theological inquiry in service of the Armenian Church" St. Gregory of Narek The Great Armenian monastic poet and his mystical Book of Prayer St. Pachomius Library: "A First Draft for a Living Encyclopedia of Orthodox Christianity" Arimathea: An Intriguing site on Orthodox and Eastern Christianity Pascha Orthodox Bookstore: A wonderful, local Orthodox Bookstore worthy of much patronage! Orthodox Family Links An excellent site to help Orthodox Families Orthodox Natural Family Planning Association One Single Source: Response by Orthodox Met. John Zizioulas to the Clarification on the Filioque |
| 2. Eastern Catholic Websites and Links The Call of the Eastern Catholic Churches: My personal page underlining their important mission. From East to West: Introducing the West to the Treasures of Eastern Catholicism EWTN's Eastern Catholic Churches Forum: Ask an expert your questions The Byzantine Forum: A place for Eastern and Western Christian dialogue CIN East: A valuable source for official documents on the Eastern Churches CNEWA: Helping our brothers in the Near East. Also provides excellent articles Melkite Greek Catholic Church: Insightful information on the Eastern Catholics Byzantine Catholic Daily Prayer and Lectionary: A resource for Byzantine Christians John Paul II and Eastern Orthodoxy: A beautiful page cataloging positive ecumenical developments |
| 5. Useful Roman Catholic and Protestant Links The Holy See of Rome: Website of the Vatican The Archdiocese of Detroit: A very informative site with many helpful links The Fathers of the Church: Various works from the great Patristic age Non-Canonical Homepage: Treasured Texts of the Early Church Catechism of the Catholic Church: Official Roman Catholic Catechism (very helpful search engine) New Advent: Informative Roman Catholic Links Catholic Answers: Roman Catholic Apologetics Couple to Couple League: The Art of Natural Family Planning One More Soul: Excellent Roman Catholic Pro-Life Resource |
| St. Nerses Shnorhali (12 cent.) The "Grace-filled" Armenian Catholicos-Patriarch and great "Father of Ecumenism" |
Return to the home page of the St. Gregory the Illuminator Institute |
| 4. Official Ecumenical Statements, Documents and Joint Declarations Joint Statement on Christology: Landmark agreement by H.H. John Paul II and H.H. Karekin I May We Rediscover Our Full Communion: by H.H. John Paul II to H.H. Karekin I Joint Statement of Ecclesial Cooperation: by H.H. John Paul II and H.H. Karekin II Common Declaration of Sister Churches: by H.H. John Paul II and H.H. Patriarch Bartholomew I The Balamand Statement: Uniatism and the Present Search for Full Communion Common Christological Declaration: by the Assyrian Church of the East and the Vatican Joint Synodal Agreement Promoting Unity: by the Assyrian Church of the East & Chaldean Catholics Melkite Synod Calls For "Double Communion" by Bishop Nicholas Samra, Eparch of Newton Address by His Eminence Adam Card. Maida: to His Holiness Karekin II, Patriarch of All Armenians |
| Orthodox Ecumenism doesn't consist of indifferentism, relativism, or the embracement of universalism. It is, rather, the quest of the ancient Apostolic, Orthodox and Catholic Churches to "be diligent to restore the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." -cf. Ephesians 4:3 |
| 3. Important Official Documents of the Catholic Church on the Eastern Churches Orientale Lumen: Apostolic Letter of John Paul II to the Churches of the East Orientalium Ecclesiarum: Decree of Vatican II on the Eastern Catholic Churches Instruction for Applying the Liturgical Prescriptions: of the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches The Greek & Latin Traditions Regarding the Procession of the Holy Spirit: by the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity The Union of Brest: A Prototype of Union which respects the Theology & Autonomy of the East Eastern Catholics in the United States and Canada: by the National Council of Catholic Bishops |