We are for diversity because we are ultimately one.
About Us
PRO ORIENTE was established as a church foundation on November 4, 1964, in Vienna, during the Second Vatican Council. The Foundation has regional committees in Salzburg, Graz, and Linz.
News
Bukarest: Guter Baufortschritt bei rumänischer Nationalkathedrale
Neuer Dokumentarfilm über lateinisches Kloster auf dem griechischen Athos
Armenologin Dum-Tragut startet mit Rettung des Klosters Arakelots
Istanbul: Katholische Messe zum Jahrestag der Papstwahl mit Ökumene-Beteiligung
Upcoming events
Ökumenischer Workshop "Healing wounded Memories"
08:00 Uhr und 10:00 Uhr, Stadtpfargemeinde Traun
Passionssonntag: Gottesdienste für verfolgte Christen
18:00, Katholisch-Theologische Fakultät, Universitätsplatz 1, Salzburg
„Nizäa, das gemeinsame Osterdatum und die heutige Liturgie“
Ökumenische Reise Nicäa – Istanbul. Anlässlich des Jubiläums 1700 Jahre Konzil von Nicäa
Initiatives
As a globally recognized platform, PRO ORIENTE contributes to reconciliation processes in different regions of the world through dialogue and cooperation with the Eastern Churches. Various ecumenical forums have been established to address open theological and social questions. Emphasis is placed on promoting cooperation between the Eastern and Western churches in their joint commitment to reconciliation and peace.
Projects
With tangible actions and projects, PRO ORIENTE is committed to the practical implementation of dialogues in concrete contexts, thus contributing to understanding and cooperation in society at large. Particular attention is given to empowering the next generation.
Eastern Churches
As an international competence network on churches of the Christian East, PRO ORIENTE offers in-depth expert knowledge on these churches. On this website we provide an overview of the various Eastern Churches, their current situation, their history, and the contexts of their formation, with references for further reading.