Session of St. Irenaeus of Lyon Working Group held

Kyiv November 4, 2009 (UOC-MP) - The working group of St. Irenaeus of Lyon opened its session on November 4. The organization was established when in 2000 the official dialogue between the Orthodox and Catholic Churches was paused.

Since then, every year 25 best theologians of the orthodox and catholic world gather in one of the European cities for discussion of topical issues. The working group focuses its attention on theological issues which may in certain way facilitate conducting official dialogue between the Orthodox and Catholics. In spite of the fact that the official negotiations resumed, the leading theologians continue their dialogue. The working group has two co-chairpersons - the Catholic and the Orthodox, the latter now being the representative of the Orthodox Church of Antioch in Paris Bishop John.

The Kyiv meeting of the St. Irenaeus of Lyon Working Group will last three days and will be over on Sunday.