Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople said that ecumenism is a blessing and a movement towards reconciliation, reports fosfanariou.gr.

He noted that “The 11th General Assembly of the World Council of Churches, held in September this year in Germany, once again proved the importance of our joint search for Christian unity as the most visible expression of our common witness to the Christian faith.”

“This ecumenical journey is certainly a blessing and an opportunity for reconciliation, healing our wounded feelings, resisting the temptation of self-isolation, and discussing our theological differences,” Patriarch Bartholomew emphasized.