Cyprus: Cultivate the Talent of Peace. The International Meeting of Prayer for Peace in Cyprus promoted by the Community of Sant'Egidio began with a Eucharistic celebration in the Holy Cross Catholic …More
Cyprus: Cultivate the Talent of Peace.
The International Meeting of Prayer for Peace in Cyprus promoted by the Community of Sant'Egidio began with a Eucharistic celebration in the Holy Cross Catholic Church of Nicosia, presided over by Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches.
The meeting is entitled "A Civilization of Peace. Faiths and Cultures in Dialogue" and will conclude on Tuesday, November 18. Representatives of Christians Churches and Ecclesial Communities attended the Eucharistic celebration.
In his homily, Cardinal Sandri underlined that "hospitality, patience and hope are the sure ways of cultivating the true talent of religions" and recalled that "all religions are an extraordinary vital force for humanity as long as each religion is open to truth".
Finally, the Prefect of the Oriental Churches said that "Christianity is a gift for Europe and for the world" given that "it aims toward the development of each man and woman in their historical and eternal vocation". More than 200 religious leaders from around the world are partaking in the event.
Community of Sant'Egidio
International Meeting of Prayer for Peace
The International Meeting of Prayer for Peace in Cyprus promoted by the Community of Sant'Egidio began with a Eucharistic celebration in the Holy Cross Catholic Church of Nicosia, presided over by Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches.
The meeting is entitled "A Civilization of Peace. Faiths and Cultures in Dialogue" and will conclude on Tuesday, November 18. Representatives of Christians Churches and Ecclesial Communities attended the Eucharistic celebration.
In his homily, Cardinal Sandri underlined that "hospitality, patience and hope are the sure ways of cultivating the true talent of religions" and recalled that "all religions are an extraordinary vital force for humanity as long as each religion is open to truth".
Finally, the Prefect of the Oriental Churches said that "Christianity is a gift for Europe and for the world" given that "it aims toward the development of each man and woman in their historical and eternal vocation". More than 200 religious leaders from around the world are partaking in the event.
Community of Sant'Egidio
International Meeting of Prayer for Peace