Ecumenism

Ecumenism is is the concept and principle in which Christian denominations work together to develop closer relationships among churches and promote Christian unity.

Quotes

• There is much in Luther that is interesting, perceptive, and true. However, there is also much that does not speak the same language as early Christianity. And herein lies the great divide in the ecumenical dialogue. For the ecumenical dialogue to bear fruit, the very controversies that separate the churches must not be hushed up. Rather they must be brought into the open and discussed frankly, respectfully, and thoroughly.
  • Georges Florovsky, "The Ascetic Ideal and the New Testament: Reflections on the Critique of the Theology of the Reformation"

• Extra ecclesiam nulla salus
  • Saint Cyprian of Carthage

• No one can have God for his Father, who does not have the Church for his mother.
  • Saint Cyprian of Carthage, De catholicae Ecclesiae Unitate. As quoted in Cyprian on Church unity, Christian History Institute

• He cannot have God for his father who has not the church for his mother.
  • Augustine of Hippo, De Ecclesiae Catholicae Unitate sect. 6.

• There cannot be salvation for any, except in the Church.
  • Augustine of Hippo, Epistle Ad Pomponium, De Virginibus sect. 4. As quoted in St Cyprian c.ad 200–258 Roman writer and martyr; Bishop of Carthage, Oxford Reference

• Our brethren who have been freed from the world by the summons of the Lord should not be mourned, since we know that they are not lost but sent before.
  • Norton Rogers, De Mortalite ch. 20 (ed. M. L. Hannam, 1933). As quoted in St Cyprian c.ad 200–258 Roman writer and martyr; Bishop of Carthage, Oxford Reference

• All religions are a path to God. They are like different languages in order to arrive at God, but God is God for all. Since God is God for all, then we are all children of God.
  • Pope in multi-faith Singapore: "all religions are a path tò God" (September 13, 2024)