In 1054 the Great Schism occurred between Eastern and Western Christianity. In recent years, both major branches of Christianity have met, in the spirit of ecumenism, to discuss matters of faith between the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church.

Have ecumenical meetings among the various Christian churches/denominations had any success to unite once again as one church?

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Ecumenical meetings refer to the efforts that Christians develop to have closer relationships, hence better understanding, regardless of their denominations. These meetings have seen the different denominations especially those of the Orthodox and Catholic churches come together, to agree on various issues that would otherwise be contentious. These two denominations have been members of the groups that have been involved in the creation of the meetings that have been carried out to discuss pertinent issues in the Christian faith, regardless of what church one attends.

These meetings have therefore played an essential role in making sure that Christianity moves ahead. One way this…

 

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