ecumenism

Also known as oecumenism

thumb|Ecumenism symbol from a plaque in St. Anne's Church, Augsburg, Germany. It shows Christianity as a boat at sea with the cross serving as the mast.

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Ecumenism is a movement focused on promoting unity and cooperation among different Christian churches and denominations that have historically been divided. It matters because it seeks to bridge religious differences and foster dialogue among Christians who follow different practices and beliefs within the broader Christian faith.

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Purpose and goal
Historic divisions in Christianity
Christian denominations today
Ancient apostolic churches
Great Schism
Western schisms and reformations
Three approaches to Christian unity
Catholicism
Orthodoxy
Protestantism
Lutheranism
Anglicanism
Modern ecumenical movement
Contemporary developments
Catholic–Orthodox dialogue
Episcopal–Russian Orthodox dialogue
Inter-Christian
Opposition to ecumenism
Catholics
Lutherans
Reformed Christians
Anglicans/Episcopalians
Methodists
{{Anchor|Opposition from some Orthodox Christians}}Eastern Orthodox Christians
Seventh-day Adventism
Ecumenical organizations
Councils of churches
Ecumenical institutes and offices
Ecumenical monastic communities and orders
Interdenominational ministries
Political parties
Ecumenical symbols
Ecumenical symbol
Christian flag
Conflation of ecumenism with interfaith dialogue
See also
References
Bibliography
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thumb|Ecumenism symbol from a plaque in St. Anne's Church, Augsburg, Germany. It shows Christianity as a boat at sea with the cross serving as the mast.

Ecumenism ( ; alternatively spelled oecumenism)also called interdenominationalism, or ecumenicalismis the concept and principle that Christians who belong to different Christian denominations and theological traditions should work together to develop closer relationships among their churches and promote Christian unity. The adjective ecumenical is thus applied to any non-denominational or inter-denominational initiative which encourages greater cooperation and union among Christian denominations and churches. Ecumenical dialogue is a central feature of contemporary ecumenism.