Keywords
Patriarchy of Moscow
Ecumenical Dialogue
Observers
Christians Union
Second Vatican Council
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Abstract
The article deals with the participation of the Observers of the Patriarchate of Moscow at the Second Vatican Council. Their presence, with that of the representatives of other churches not in full communion with the Church of Rome, was decisive to carry out the “great examination of conscience” of the Church regarding the restoration of the union among all Christians. In an event of such magnitude as the Ecumenical Council of the Catholic Church, awareness of that reality was raised, as well as the imperative need to start a constructive dialogue with solid foundations to return to the unity desired and prayed by Christ before his immolation on the cross. It will be possible to appreciate—in a synthetic way—the path followed by Catholics and Orthodox, the steps taken and the growth that occurred before, during and after the immediate post Council.
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