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
Neue Publikation "Das Gebet für die Verstorbenen" erschienen
Linz: Päpstlicher Orden für Landeshauptmann a.D. Josef Pühringer
St. Andrä: Orthodoxes Kloster beteiligt sich an traditioneller Adventaktion
Finnland hat neues orthodoxes Kirchenoberhaupt
Upcoming events
18:00 Uhr, Clubraum KHG, Wr.-Philharmoniker-Gasse 2
Albanien und Ohrid – Ein Rückblick zur Ökumenische Studienreise von Pro Oriente Salzburg und KAVÖ
19:00 Uhr, Katholische Privat-Universität Linz, Bethlehemstraße 20, 4020 Linz
Tag des Judentums 2025
15:00–19:00 Uhr, Theologische Fakultät Salzburg, Universitätsplatz 1
Studiennachmittag zum Tag des Judentums: „ Ein Blick ins Nachbarland Ungarn: Jüdisches Leben, interreligiöser Dialog und aktuelle Religionspolitik“
09:00–14:30 Uhr, Senatssaal (16.1.) Dekanatssitzungssaal der KTF (17.1.), Universitätsring 1, 1010 Wien
1054 – Gab es wirklich ein „Schisma“ zwischen Ost- und Westkirche?
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.