Second Vatican Council and Ecumenism

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What is the highest doctrinal authority in the Orthodox Church?

Patriarchs' meeting

Local parish decision

Ecumenical council (correct)

Synod of bishops

In the Orthodox belief, where does the Holy Spirit proceed from?

The Father (correct)

Jesus Christ

Both the Father and the Son

The Son

What summarizes the Orthodox Church doctrine on the Holy Trinity?

The Chalcedonian Creed

The Apostles' Creed

The Athanasian Creed

The Nicene Creed (correct)

Which event is celebrated by Orthodox Christians during Pascha?

Christ's resurrection Signup and view all the answers

What is considered the primary basis of faith and doctrine in the Orthodox Church?

Holy Tradition Signup and view all the answers

Who attends an ecumenical council in the Orthodox Church?

Patriarchs from other churches Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of ecumenism?

Promoting unity and cooperation among different Christian denominations Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ecumenical' mean?

Related to 'the whole inhabited world' Signup and view all the answers

How does the Catholic Church view ecumenism?

As a mission of reconciliation and union Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Protestant ecumenical activities?

Doctrinal and spiritual unity Signup and view all the answers

According to the Orthodox Church, what is required for complete communion?

Resolving theological and doctrinal issues Signup and view all the answers

When did efforts at ecumenism gain momentum?

20th century Signup and view all the answers

Which important theological issue was resolved between the Catholic Church and the Assyrian Church of the East in 1994?

The Christological controversy Signup and view all the answers

In 1965, what significant action marked the improvement of relations between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches?

Mutual excommunication of both Churches Signup and view all the answers

What did the Second Vatican Council officially declare as part of the Catholic Church's mission?

Promotion of inter-religious dialogue Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the first visit of a Catholic pope to an Orthodox country since the Great Schism?

Pope John Paul II visiting Romania Signup and view all the answers

In the realm of ecumenism, what did the Catholic Church emphasize when approaching dialogue with other faiths?

Mutual respect and recognition of God's saving design in other faiths Signup and view all the answers

Which Council removed previous restrictions imposed by canon law on the Catholic faithful in establishing relations with other Christian faiths?

Second Vatican Council Signup and view all the answers