“This regional ecumenical theological institute offers us a special opportunity to respond to that question together in the United States and Canada. We are grateful for the World Council of Churches’ accompaniment on the journey
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“Working together has strengthened the partnership between NCCUSA and CCC and helped us to understand each other's cultures and history better, deepened the visible unity of churches across North America-Turtle Island, and resulted in lasting and meaningful relationships that will encourage future connections. It has been such an incredible learning and growth experience - one that I will always treasure
“I look forward with great joy and emotion to coming to blessed Canada, to having the opportunity to meet all of you in person, to visit our parishes and communities, and to journey together, in a spirit of unity, love, and mutual trust,
“This collaborative effort has reignited my hope in ecumenism and in significant ways re-energized my own commitment to this important work
“this first Orthodox university in the country will serve as a platform for enlightening the world with the light of Eastern theology and as a reliable bridge for dialogue between Churches and cultures
“This will serve as a foundation for the continuation of the centuries-old relations that exist between our two Churches
“We have been witnesses to your efforts for the unity of the Church, to your labors and struggles. And what we have seen with our own eyes and heard with our own ears, we testify to today with gratitude,
“NATI-RETI offers a strong example of how the GETI model can be adapted to a specific regional context through the collaboration and shared ownership of churches and ecumenical partners. It shows that ecumenical formation becomes truly meaningful when it responds to local realities while remaining connected to the worldwide ecumenical movement.