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
Istanbul: Österreich-Delegation bei Patriarch Bartholomaios
Ökumenisches Gedenken an die entführten Metropoliten von Aleppo
PRO ORIENTE trauert um Altabt Gregor Henckel-Donnersmarck
PRO ORIENTE würdigt ökumenische Verdienste von Papst Franziskus
Upcoming events
15:30; 16:30, Wien
Ökumenische Feier: „Auferstehung – gemeinsam glauben, gemeinsam feiern“
18:00, Katholisch-Theologische Fakultät, Universitätsplatz 1, Salzburg
„Credo – Das trinitarische Gottesbild eines Mystikers“
19:00
Vortragsveranstaltung mit Nikodemus Schnabel, Abt der Dormitio-Abtei Jerusalem
Ikonenausstellung im Rahmen der Langen Nacht der Kirchen
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.